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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
Babak Dehghanpisheh,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
The National Program for Play Area Safety advises children to touch a surface before playing on it.
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Laura Horne
july 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
Zach Powell,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The property pairs charming 20th-century features with more contemporary touches.
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Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
2 July 2026
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Mourners touch the coffin of Khamenei's wife, Zahra Haddad Adel, at her funeral in Tehran on Thursday.
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Babak Dehghanpisheh,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
The National Program for Play Area Safety advises children to touch a surface before playing on it.
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Laura Horne
july 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
Noun
The sensor will collect data for officiating purposes, such as last-touch out-of-bounds calls.
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Zach Powell,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The property pairs charming 20th-century features with more contemporary touches.
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Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for touch
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Either way, for a community facing such deep loss, the space felt to Dondi like a warm blanket.
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On one wall, Garcia has some of his hats on display, beautifully constructed in beaver felt.
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Not Cleaning Your Machine Another influencing factor on your towels’ absorbency is how often your washing machine itself is cleaned.
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Together, the findings reinforce how structured peer and leadership advisory environments can influence both strategic clarity and operational execution.
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That experience is quickly tainted, however, once dullness and yellowing set into the fabrics.
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Murdaugh’s attorneys appealed the convictions, saying the trial was tainted by the county clerk Becky Hill’s inappropriate comments to jurors implying his guilt.
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Actress Mariska Hargitay, who joined Swift courtside at Madison Square Garden during Game 4 of the NBA Finals, appears to have one notable gap in her Broadway schedule.
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Carr may be joining the Lakers at the exact right moment as the team — with the investment and guidance from big brother organization the Dodgers — will expand weight room, treatment and sports science resources in its facility.
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Asthma affects 8% of Americans, and is even the cause of 9 to 11 deaths each day, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).
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Visibility lessened as the Cardinals tacked on a third-inning insurance run and, by the sixth inning, clearly began to affect play.
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Rabies can also be transmitted through direct contact with brain or nervous system tissue from an infected animal.
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The league and our security team have been in contact with the Phoenix Mercury organization and remain committed to protecting all players.
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Mysterio came back with a baseball slide into a splash on the outside.
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Betts is making his splash at the plate again.
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The company is selling highly customizable electric vehicles that come with few standard features, but plenty of optional add-ons.
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Stars from Rowling's Harry Potter feature films have also criticized her stances, including Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe.
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“Touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touch. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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