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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
Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2025
Notable deaths in 2025 A look back at the esteemed personalities who left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2025
Medora Lee, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
Saloni Rita ruffled maxi dress $850 NET-A-PORTER Crafted from silk-georgette in a vibrant pink floral print, this classic silhouette is adorned with cascading ruffles along the V-neckline and tiered skirt for a romantic touch.
—Caroline Griswold, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
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Season 17 Many shows skipped over or touched lightly on the COVID pandemic.
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Core inflation, which excludes energy and food, also came in a touch softer than previously indicated.
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Many individuals feel too stressed or busy will avoid treating themselves, according to a study by Cornell SC Johnson College of Business published in the Journal of Consumer Research.—
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For the polarizing defenseman, that has felt like three days at some times, and three years at others.—
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Studies show that brand authenticity positively influences consumer trust and emotional connection.—
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With most weddings, the bride is the one who heavily influences the process — from the choice of venue to the invitations, as well as the outfits.—
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Listen to this article Two state utilities have asked a judge to order Connecticut’s chief regulator to produce cellphone data and other materials that the companies say could show that a rate decision slashing their revenue last year was tainted by bias and other procedural irregularities.—
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The movement also was tainted by instances of rampant antisemitism, which Khalil disavowed.—
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Jurado joins two other Asian American councilmembers, John Lee and Nithya Raman.—
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Finland and Sweden have both joined the alliance in recent years.—
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Wang and his crew will conduct 22 research experiments centered on how spaceflight and microgravity affect the human body that will provide insights for future long-duration missions deep into the cosmos.—
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A lot of Maryland residents who enjoy their summer at the ocean might be oblivious to how this change might affect their upcoming vacations.—
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Authorities used drones and loudspeakers in an effort to de-escalate the situation and later made phone contact with the man.—
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The goal is to bring more wood and mass to the part of the bat that makes most contact with the ball, according to Smith, so that the hitter is less likely to miss.—
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Stir-frying is a method of quickly searing and cooking bite-size pieces of protein and vegetables in a splash of oil over high heat.—
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Skin tones appear accurate, and splashes of blues and oranges pop out nicely.—
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Over-the-air updates and advanced driver assistance features (e.g., Super Cruise available on higher trims).—
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After World War II, a neurodegenerative disease that looked just like ALS—though some patients also showed features of Parkinson’s and dementia—surged in Guam, predominantly among the native Chamorro people.—
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“Touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touch. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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