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as in adjacent
having a border in common
touching lots in the housing development will eventually be separated by hedges for privacy
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as in emotional
having the power to affect the feelings or sympathies
a touching movie about two lost animals who try to find their way home
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as in regarding
having to do with
there has been an objection touching the last of the proposed new bylaws
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as in feeling
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 affecting
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 marring
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 adjoining
to be adjacent to
our property touches theirs right where that big elm tree is
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as in concerning
to be the business or affair of
I don't think this decision touches you, so butt out
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Recent Examples of touching
Ew Staff, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
While Matthew McConaughey plays the real figure of Ron Woodroof, Leto turns in a touching portrayal of a trans woman faced with AIDs yet never losing her verve as the fictional Rayon.
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—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
Salah’s 16 assists in the Premier League, leaves him within touching distance of the Premier League record for assists in a single season.
—Nnamdi Onyeagwara, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The touching bond between the 11-year-old canine and the puppy was captured in a viral TikTok video, which has since melted the hearts of viewers online.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Mere months after the devastating shooting deaths of her mother, brother, and nephew, the American Idol breakout–turned–Oscar winner delivered an impossibly touching performance on stage.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
While Matthew McConaughey plays the real figure of Ron Woodroof, Leto turns in a touching portrayal of a trans woman faced with AIDs yet never losing her verve as the fictional Rayon.
10.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
Salah’s 16 assists in the Premier League, leaves him within touching distance of the Premier League record for assists in a single season.
—Nnamdi Onyeagwara, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The touching bond between the 11-year-old canine and the puppy was captured in a viral TikTok video, which has since melted the hearts of viewers online.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for touching
Adjective
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This could include suppliers, distributors, service providers and industry influencers or even businesses in adjacent markets.—
Wendy Cai-Lee,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Produced by Insomniac Events, HARD Summer will take place at Hollywood Park, the 300-acre entertainment complex adjacent to SoFi Stadium.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Episode 5 - Le Curse of Leclerc: Charles Leclerc breaks the Monaco curse in this episode by winning the Grand Prix and explaining the emotional importance of the feat.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Even arguments, negative talk about the other parent or exposure to adult problems like finances or infidelity can create lasting emotional wounds.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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The tragedy is still under investigation but concerns have been raised regarding congested airspace and understaffed air traffic control facilities at Reagan National.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2025
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Critics of the deal have cited concerns about the intentions of Nippon Steel regarding continuing domestic production, particularly in blast furnaces.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Some experts speculate that the reason the disease is affecting so many children is because many of them wore masks, stayed home when sick and did not attend daycare or venture out in public with their parents as often because of COVID-19 restrictions.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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The Die Hard actor is battling frontotemporal dementia (FTD), which can cause the lobes in the brain to shrink, affecting behavior, language, and more, according to Mayo Clinic.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Carriacou also has an impressive lineup of events throughout the year, including its own Carnival celebration every February and a famed regatta, giving travelers plenty of reasons to hop on the ferry or flight from Grenada. Petite Martinique The island of Petite Martinique is, indeed, petite.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2025
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Schultz and Smith both pitched three impressive scoreless innings in their two Cactus League outings.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In the Chicago area, workers at nine cafes walked out Tuesday, joining workers at five cafes that have been on strike since Friday, organizers said.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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Everyone wants to link the Lions offensive coordinator to the Bears job (including us above), but joining a division with Detroit, Green Bay and Minnesota might not be the best career move.—
Josh Kendall,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Laborers from poorer regions of India, like Jharkhand and the adjoining states of Odisha and Bihar—my home state—flood into other parts of the country, particularly the metropolises, to work in the service industries and also a variety of menial jobs.—
Amitava Kumar,
The New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2025
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And the adjoining Casino Resort could be a great HQ for activities on and off the course.—
David Weiss,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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One of her most moving posts was her recent follow-up with John Hopkins, longtime owner of Altadena’s O Happy Days vegan cafe and natural food store, who lost his home and store in the Eaton fire.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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For me, the deepest resonance has to do with appreciating whales and dolphins as sentient beings, as creatures that share the planet with us, and that’s still a very moving idea.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Touching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touching. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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