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as in to feel
to come into bodily contact with (something) so as to perceive a slight pressure on the skin
be careful not to touch this pan—it's still hot
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as in to influence
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
your speech on the true meaning of patriotism touched me deeply
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as in to taint
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable
unfortunately, his insufferable arrogance tends to touch even the good deeds that he does
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as in to join
to be adjacent to
our property touches theirs right where that big elm tree is
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as in to affect
to be the business or affair of
I don't think this decision touches you, so butt out
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as in contact
the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation
everyone promised to keep in touch over the summer
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as in splash
a very small amount
added just a touch of parsley to the dish
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as in feature
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
each designer has his or her own personal touches
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as in hint
an almost imperceptible sign of something
a touch of irritation tinged his voice as the candidate fielded yet another question about his personal finances
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Recent Examples of touch
Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
Lower your body until your chest nearly touches the floor, then push back up.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024
Okla Jones, Essence, 14 Dec. 2024
Loftus’ plan was to fly to Russia in late October, obtain a temporary residency and eventually get in touch with a volunteer military corps there.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 14 Dec. 2024
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Daniel Penny speaks out after being found not guilty in NYC subway chokehold death
Passengers said Neely hadn't touched anyone but had expressed willingness to die, go to jail or even to kill.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
Lower your body until your chest nearly touches the floor, then push back up.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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With Glover’s creative touch, the show has been praised for its fresh energy and sharp storytelling.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 14 Dec. 2024
Loftus’ plan was to fly to Russia in late October, obtain a temporary residency and eventually get in touch with a volunteer military corps there.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 14 Dec. 2024
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As a result, wine and liquor sales are down at restaurants, and restaurateurs are feeling it.Emily Wilson, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
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But in other places, like Glendale, the shaking was so subtle some people didn’t initially feel it as an earthquake.Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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This article reviews some of the major trends influencing healthcare, along with insights on how healthcare providers should adjust.Bishan Nandy, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Fed rate sets what banks charge each other for overnight lending but also influences consumer debt, including mortgages, credit cards and auto loans. 3.Kristian Burt, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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Drew Angerer/Getty Images/Getty Images North America Unexpected financial concerns have tainted nominations as well, especially during former President Barack Obama's administration, who had a total of three Cabinet picks back out, the most of any president in recent history.Elena Moore, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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His records and stats are somewhat tainted by the fact he’s had zero resistance from a teammate since Daniel Riccardo, and even that was short-lived.Rob Reed, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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And join us next week on the Chasing Life podcast to hear a conversation between Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Dr. Francis Collins, the former head of the National Institutes of Health. CNN Audio’s Grace Walker contributed to this report.Andrea Kane, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Chase went over 100 receptions on the year and joined Randy Moss, Marvin Harrison, Jerry Rice and Cooper Kupp as the only players in NFL history to post a season with 100 receptions, 1,400 yards and 15 touchdowns.Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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These entities will also explore employment opportunities for those affected by the closure of Tropicana Field.Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, there is a growing body of evidence that suggests social media use can significantly affect the development of the growing brain in a teenager.Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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In 2021, Parker flew through the sun's corona, marking the first time in history that a spacecraft had come into contact with the sun's atmosphere.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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So and his colleagues have confronted common misconceptions about the virus—for example, a fear that it can be transmitted through casual contact—and have worked to reach those who are most vulnerable to H.B.V. Many struggle with poverty and rarely go to a physician.Ingfei Chen, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
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This buttery dough yields a final texture somewhere between a shortbread and a sugar cookie, and a splash of almond extract is the secret to its robust depth of flavor.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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Or even take it off the heat as per written and then possibly just doctor it up with a splash more cream or something.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 5 Dec. 2024
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The Kids actress also appears in Magic Farm, the sophomore feature of El Planeta filmmaker and performance artist Amalia Ullman.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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One feature involves the NCAA, schools and conferences paying athletes about $2.8 billion over a 10-year period as compensation for depriving athletes of NIL, video game and broadcast opportunities in recent years.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touch. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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