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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
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2024
After a couple misfires — Kate & Leopold and Identity — Mangold rebounded with this biopic that doubled as a touching love story.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 25 Dec. 2024
Before the coronation, her previous two singles both put her in touching distance of the top spot.
—Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 24 Dec. 2024
Watch The Polar Express on Max The Muppet Christmas Carol
Join The Muppets for a hilarious and touching spin on the timeless Christmas tale!
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Certainly for the rookies, there has to be honorable mentions handed out for HBO’s Robert Downey Jr-filled The Sympathizer, Hulu’s Queenie and the touching and hilarious How to Die Alone.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2024
After a couple misfires — Kate & Leopold and Identity — Mangold rebounded with this biopic that doubled as a touching love story.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 25 Dec. 2024
Before the coronation, her previous two singles both put her in touching distance of the top spot.
—Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 24 Dec. 2024
Watch The Polar Express on Max The Muppet Christmas Carol
Join The Muppets for a hilarious and touching spin on the timeless Christmas tale!
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for touching
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The theme park’s adjacent commercial district, CityWalk, which does not charge admission, will be open.Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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This mining town, adjacent to the city of Pokrovsk, which in 2020 had a population of 48,864, now has just 1,658 inhabitants, local officials said.Gaëlle Girbes, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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Then the shelter shared the emotional news that the two little dogs went home with the woman.Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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If what men really need is emotional connection, though, this sort of communication can amount to empty calories.Matthew Schnipper, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 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
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This was encapsulated by Belichick’s response about why fans should be optimistic regarding next season.Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Mar. 2023
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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
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Perovskite solar cells that are seriously impressive.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Oregon transfer Chance Gray has been impressive, averaging a career-best 16 points per game in her first year in Columbus, and the explosiveness of Freshman of the Year candidate Jaloni Cambridge make this year’s Buckeyes especially dangerous.Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Starbucks workers on Mass Ave walked off the job Tuesday, joining an increasing number of unionized baristas across the country who are going on strike in a labor dispute with the Seattle coffee behemoth.Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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His perspective shifted after joining an organization that brought Palestinians, Israelis, and internationals together.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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An adjoining primary bath is done up in deep jade green onyx.Kerry Pieri, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2025
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On the Universal Studios lot, filming for Hacks, Suits LA, Happy’s Place, Ted, and Loot has shut down for the day, and the adjoining theme park is closed to guests.Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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The rate for medical and moving purposes is based on the variable costs.Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Sam and Eric’s attempts to evade the aliens can be gripping and scary, but Day One is really a profoundly moving exploration of what survival really means.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Touching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touching. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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