touched up

verb

Definition of touched upnext
past tense of touch up
1
as in revised

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2
as in flicked

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for touched up
  1. read
  2. cut
  3. reworked
  4. edited
  5. revamped
Verb
  • Buzbee subsequently sent a demand letter to the woman's then-spouse accusing him of infecting her, however, Doe's ex pursued their divorce undeterred, the complaint reads.
    Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Ahead, read all about my experience at the boutique to inspire your own visit—or your shopping cart.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of read
Verb
  • Nordstrom announced plans last year to shutter its Canadian operations, closing all stores in the country and cutting 2,500 jobs.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Then it’s rinsed, milled, aerated, and finally passed through a machine that cuts the resulting masa dough into perfect tortillas and griddles them.
    Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of cut
Verb
  • The delay proved to be a blessing in disguise as the pandemic soon sent the world into lockdown giving time for the Obi-Wan Kenobi show to be reworked.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Marin and actor-comedian Tommy Chong reworked many of their comedy routines to please audiences with goofy, and at times, stupid humor — creating a counterculture film classic watched to this day.
    Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of reworked
Verb
  • These interviews have been edited and condensed.
    K.J. Yossman, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
    Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of edited
Verb
  • Defensive coordinator Jim Knowles revamped his defense after the loss to Oregon and now has it in a position for a full-circle redemption moment in the Rose Bowl.
    David Ubben, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Several men’s designs were revamped with a women’s fit, but new footwear options were also introduced, such as equestrian boots and more feminine flat mary janes.
    Luisa Zargani, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of revamped
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