1
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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2
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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3
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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4
as in to join
to be adjacent to
our property touches theirs right where that big elm tree is
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5
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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3
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
Kelly Iko, New York Times, 12 July 2025
The overhaul also allows for a broader array of building uses and touches the wards of Ald.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
Nicol Natale, People.com, 11 July 2025
Look for shades that closely resemble your natural color, but with a slightly more vivid touch.
—Laura Solla, Vogue, 1 July 2025
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Verb
Sheppard recently spoke to ESPN about his defensive-centric summer workouts, not touching a basketball for the first 40 minutes of practice.
—Kelly Iko, New York Times, 12 July 2025
The overhaul also allows for a broader array of building uses and touches the wards of Ald.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
Noun
The double-stitched edges add a clean, minimalist touch to any bathroom.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 11 July 2025
Look for shades that closely resemble your natural color, but with a slightly more vivid touch.
—Laura Solla, Vogue, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for touch
Verb
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Couples who feel emotionally safe enough to express dissatisfaction, even through conflict, are often engaging in a process of emotional realignment.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The Panthers are banking on a repeat performance, even if Jackson feels like a potential regression candidate.—
Mike Kaye
July 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
Verb
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This asymmetric and chemically heterogeneous upwelling, influenced by tectonic movement, is concentrated below the Afar region in Ethiopia.—
Jay Kakade
July 05,
New Atlas,
5 July 2025
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Taking control of those first few hours will influence your cortisol levels for the rest of the day.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
5 July 2025
Verb
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With him alive, she was tainted by association with his poor behavior.—
Ann Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
9 July 2025
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Combs’ reputation has been thoroughly tainted by the lurid details of the trial and strong condemnations from his many accusers.—
August Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
Verb
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The Princess of Wales, 43, attended the Wimbledon Championships' singles final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday, July 13, where she was joined by her husband, Prince William.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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Blake’s parents, wife and infant daughter are joining him, while Swanson mentioned his whole family is tagging along.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Nearly 3,000 properties nationwide are affected — and a staggering number are right here in South Florida, with Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties at ground zero.—
Peter S. Sachs,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Intimate partner violence affects as many as 10 million Americans every year.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Last year, sources told PEOPLE that Prince Harry's attempts to get in contact with King Charles and Prince William went ignored.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Newsweek reached out to the Costco press office via its contact request form regarding its parking policy.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Noun
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There’s also a splash pad and playground for the kids.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Enjoy playscapes, a swimming pool, splash pads for the kids, sports fields Dillon Stadium and historic buildings.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Its auto-pause technology is a special feature that prevents overheating by stopping airflow after three seconds of inactivity.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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At 44-feet long, the town's new ladder truck has a compact wheelbase for improved maneuverability— an essential feature for navigating the town’s narrower roads and residential areas, Interim Fire Chief Matthew Lupo explained.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
9 July 2025
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“Touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touch. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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