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  • present participle of touch.
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touching

[tuhch-ing] / ˈtʌtʃ ɪŋ /


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It noted thousands of complaints by customers about "Joy-Con drift", with toggles stuck in one direction on the original version of the Switch, even when users were not touching them.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Who knows: Maybe years from now, she’ll even make a touching, emotionally astute movie about it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

His smile and touching empathy were infectious, as was his impactful capacity to reach out, build relationships, help and support those around him.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Aidar was quoted in the news about Filó, saying she objected to the influencer bringing Filó into his house, touching her, and treating her like a human.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Next to me, Emma sorts through Andre’s clothing, wrinkling her nose at the idea of touching sweaty boy socks, even though I assure her that everything is clean.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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