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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
Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Running backs with 300-plus touches the previous season don’t generally repeat that volume the following season.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
An evening-length piece about climate change certainly touches both, using dance to tell the fractured story of rising seas, melting polar ice caps and the collective, global responsibility to do something about it.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
So can Denver dial up McLaughlin’s usage in the run game, continue to get Harvey some touches out of the backfield and in the passing game and find the balance without being predictable?
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
The molten salt on the cathode side never touches the sodium metal directly.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
Few items matter more than what touches your skin.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
The show touches on Williams’ life and is based on his writings about injustice and mass incarceration in the US legal system.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 6 Jan. 2026
No Way Home, ties up some loose ends and touches hearts while doing it.
—Lia Beck, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
Valerie Marino, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
Yet these touches are never extreme or imaginative or entertaining enough to match, say, the wild ride that was The Hunting Wives.
—Judy Berman, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
The 164-foot superyacht has eight spacious cabins that blend Midcentury Modern design with Indonesian touches, like ikat and teak.
—Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
The rest became a race to 10 field goal attempts from his teammates in their limited touches.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Finishing touches for Middleton’s look included a small DeMellier mocha suede and leather purse.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
Modern Equestrian Elegance Meets Bold Textiles Inspired by the timeless charm of the countryside, this look blends rustic equestrian touches with a refined, modern sensibility.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
Mosaic archways loom overhead, and the 240-seat dining room is awash with terra-cotta banquettes, sea-blue touches, and clay-toned neutral hues.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
With the sun setting earlier, a few cozy touches inside and outside your home can go a long way to boost your mood.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
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Everything Martha Stewart touches ultimately ends up with great critical acclaim, and this serum will not be an exception.
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The rooms Rooms in the Contemporary’s main tower were recently refurbished to feature touches from Disney’s The Incredibles franchise, which reflects the hotel’s midcentury theme.
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No matter where his work takes him, that foundation always feels like home.—
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This combo of a fuzzy faux fur jacket and brown satin pants feels like the perfect ensemble for a winter wedding.—
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Bird flu, a highly contagious airborne respiratory virus, affects poultry — including chickens, ducks and turkeys — and some wild bird species, including geese and shorebirds, the department said.—
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Kalani has hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, a form of brain injury that affects muscle tone and mobility.—
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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.—
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Another violent image now joins the grim archive that has made Minnesota an unwilling stage for national trauma for years running.—
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Mina, who spent eight seasons renovating Indianapolis homes on the beloved series Good Bones, joins the design competition for its latest installment, which features four duos working to transform identical Las Vegas properties.—
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The parties believe the case, which concerns CEQA requirements at the community plan level, creates more legal ambiguity for municipalities and poses a statewide threat to housing development.—
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My question concerns the e-card version of this.—
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Designed for high-performance durability, the IP65 water-resistant frames are crafted from lightweight TR90 material, ensuring a pressure-free fit that can withstand sweat and splashes.—
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Stanley 12-Ounce Stay-Hot Camp Mug A secure, press-to-fit lid ensures that this mug locks in your drink’s temperature and prevents splashes simultaneously.—
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Since 2022, numerous campuses have added new safety features – such as installing more cameras on campus and hiring additional police officers – while also working to strengthen their relationships with federal and local law enforcement, according to Inside Higher Ed.—
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DeZao says one of AI’s most helpful features is its ability to receive instructions and do its work while the human employee can remain focused on the task at hand.—
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The governor-elect’s plans provide hints of how progressives elsewhere will try to tackle affordability problems.—
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No arrests have been announced, nor have police offered any hints for a motive for the killing.—
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“Touches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touches. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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