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as in feels
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 affects
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 taints
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 joins
to be adjacent to
our property touches theirs right where that big elm tree is
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as in concerns
to be the business or affair of
I don't think this decision touches you, so butt out
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as in splashes
a very small amount
added just a touch of parsley to the dish
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as in features
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 hints
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 touches
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
War in Iran, mostly, which is making anything and everything that touches global shipping more expensive.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Sculptural touches hint at shells, palm leaves, and coastal shapes.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In simpler terms, MIE helps the chip and operating system check whether software touches memory in suspicious ways.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
SharkNinja’s business touches everything from vacuums to air fryers to hair straighteners.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Although his main focus is technology, Leo touches on other subjects.
—Francis X. Rocca, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
Underdog even called on Suns forward Dillon Brooks to play the game, in which each time a player touches Gilgeous-Alexander on the board, the buzzer sounds.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 24 May 2026
The Brit dismisses the former as being significant – she’s lived in the US for the last 20 years – but the age touches a bit of a nerve.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Every apartment needs personal touches to keep it from feeling overly staged, and these Quince Shagreen Picture Frames helped add that warmth while still looking incredibly chic.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
Dresses and jumpsuits are your most effortless avenue before adding polishing touches with jewelry and simple sandals.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Giraldez’s side could also boast the majority of touches in the opposition box (18 to eight), shots (eight to five), shots on target (two to zero) and forward passes (83 to 58).
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 23 May 2026
The rebuilt inn evokes its 19th-century history but has the modern touches today’s travelers need.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Crews were out Friday putting the final touches for the event now in its fifth year.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Marketing can provide the connective tissue between sales touches.
—Dee Blohm, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Verb
Tony touches such as twice-daily housekeeping, complimentary newspapers dropped at your door, and complimentary house car service (based on availability) make this splurge a worthwhile investment.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
War in Iran, mostly, which is making anything and everything that touches global shipping more expensive.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Sculptural touches hint at shells, palm leaves, and coastal shapes.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In simpler terms, MIE helps the chip and operating system check whether software touches memory in suspicious ways.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
SharkNinja’s business touches everything from vacuums to air fryers to hair straighteners.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Although his main focus is technology, Leo touches on other subjects.
—Francis X. Rocca, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
Underdog even called on Suns forward Dillon Brooks to play the game, in which each time a player touches Gilgeous-Alexander on the board, the buzzer sounds.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 24 May 2026
The Brit dismisses the former as being significant – she’s lived in the US for the last 20 years – but the age touches a bit of a nerve.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
Noun
That said, there are enough modern touches throughout to make Venart feel decidedly right now, too, including the artwork and modern baths.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Every apartment needs personal touches to keep it from feeling overly staged, and these Quince Shagreen Picture Frames helped add that warmth while still looking incredibly chic.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
Dresses and jumpsuits are your most effortless avenue before adding polishing touches with jewelry and simple sandals.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Giraldez’s side could also boast the majority of touches in the opposition box (18 to eight), shots (eight to five), shots on target (two to zero) and forward passes (83 to 58).
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 23 May 2026
The rebuilt inn evokes its 19th-century history but has the modern touches today’s travelers need.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Crews were out Friday putting the final touches for the event now in its fifth year.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Marketing can provide the connective tissue between sales touches.
—Dee Blohm, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touches
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But there are signs the government feels more confident of its hold over the area.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Energy markets don’t stop at state lines, so when one state rewrites the rules for major producers, every state feels it at the pump and on the power bill.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Unlike eating enough protein or seeing how hydration affects your skin, gut health is an important, yet somewhat immeasurable, key to human health.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
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According to Beemiller, alcohol alters appetite-regulating signals and affects the brain’s reward circuits.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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The sarcasm taints the question but doesn’t invalidate it.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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The film centered on the Environmental Protection Agency encasing the Simpsons’ hometown of Springfield in a dome after Homer taints the area’s water supply.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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Seattle joins a growing list of cities and counties that are seeking to place limits on the explosive growth of AI data centers.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Kyle joins the conversation, too.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Spielberg’s latest, like some of his earliest and most beloved films, again concerns what might fall from above.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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The closest analog to what Blue Origin is attempting to do, therefore, concerns the rebuild of Space Launch Complex-40, which was largely destroyed by the AMOS-6 failure.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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The locks are designed for outdoor installations too, with an IP65 weather resistance rating for protection against rain, splashes and dust.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Try your coffee warm or iced, with some cinnamon and a few splashes of unsweetened almond milk.—
Karen Berger,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Her face is blank like an unfinished canvas—a pale green surface empty of features.—
Nicole Rudick,
The New York Review of Books,
6 June 2026
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That's evident in aerodynamic features like the front side spoilers, five-position adjustable rear wing, hood duct, and fender ducts.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 06,
New Atlas,
6 June 2026
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The gold bar could be found after any clue, organizers said, with additional hints being released throughout the summer, gradually making the location of the gold easier to identify.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The space uses deep greens, wood, bronze touches, and hints of kelp forests to create a warm and distinctive atmosphere.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Touches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touches. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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