lose touch
phrase
1
: to stop communicating with each other : to no longer know what is happening in each other's lives
They were friends in college, but then they moved to different cities and lost touch.
—often + withShe lost touch with her college roommate after graduation.
2
: to stop knowing what is happening, how certain people feel, etc.
—usually + with
I read the newspaper every morning so that I don't completely lose touch with what's happening in the world.
She seems to have lost touch with reality and thinks that she can have everything she wants.
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The various forms of Daoism today Throughout its history, Daoism never lost touch with the local traditions.
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Michael Naparstek,
The Conversation,
6 July 2026
Reber and Landy lost touch but got in contact again about 15 years ago, and Reber was able to see him on his recent trip to Quebec City.
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Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
4 July 2026
Five-star Kaden Henderson then turned into Notre Dame’s priority at the position, but the Irish never lost touch with Igwebuike, hosting him for an official visit in June.
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Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
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Michael Naparstek,
The Conversation,
6 July 2026
Reber and Landy lost touch but got in contact again about 15 years ago, and Reber was able to see him on his recent trip to Quebec City.
—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
4 July 2026
Five-star Kaden Henderson then turned into Notre Dame’s priority at the position, but the Irish never lost touch with Igwebuike, hosting him for an official visit in June.
—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
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“Lose touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20touch. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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