touch
verb (used with object)
to put the hand, finger, etc., on or into contact with (something) to feel it.
touches
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pluralof touch.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof touch (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
touchverb (used with object)to put the hand, finger, etc., on or into contact with (something) to feel it.
Example Sentences
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Heder also struggles to convey the complicated dynamics of multi-character expression in tight quarters, which breeds a sameness of style and some sitcom-ish touches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
Duran, meanwhile, played just half an hour and scored two goals, had two shots, and registered four touches in the Besiktas box.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
He topped the rankings for a number of metrics such as touches of the ball, winning possession, contesting duels and drawing the most fouls.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
Given that the contest switches abruptly from touch to tackle in midstream, does it illustrate how war’s brutality touches everything?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Celia joins me in the front hall, standing so close her arm touches mine.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
