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as in sensitive
easily offended
watch what you say around him, as he's very touchy about every little thing
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as in difficult
requiring exceptional skill or caution in performance or handling
money is a touchy subject for many people and shouldn't be discussed casually
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as in combustible
capable of catching or being set on fire
the experiment involves the use of some touchy chemicals, so caution is required
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Recent Examples of touchy
In his acceptance speech for winning best director, Baker issued a call to arms over the touchy subject of how long a title plays exclusively in theaters before going to homes.
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Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
And others point out that targeting churches, temples and other religious institution remains a politically touchy issue.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2025
Swathes of people across the world grew up with the Shrek films—and that can make sequels released decades after the original (like Shrek 5) a touchy subject.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The blast of attention falls at a touchy time for Greenland.
—Maya Tekeli, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
And others point out that targeting churches, temples and other religious institution remains a politically touchy issue.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2025
Swathes of people across the world grew up with the Shrek films—and that can make sequels released decades after the original (like Shrek 5) a touchy subject.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The blast of attention falls at a touchy time for Greenland.
—Maya Tekeli, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for touchy
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Concerns have been raised about DOGE operatives, many with ties to Musk's companies, gaining access to sensitive government data without adequate oversight or experience.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Cooling, calming, and tailor-made for sensitive skin, this mask drapes delicately across your face to deliver a serious hit of cica (Centella asiatica) and allantoin—soothing redness and dryness in minutes.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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Third, operational command of Kamikaze planes is difficult because results cannot be evaluated with any accuracy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Instead, the major drama comes in the form of Ivy’s corruption by her acting coach, as Ivy gradually goes method and becomes as difficult to work with as Marilyn was (one of this musical’s many meta moments).—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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That leaves the party with a combustible combination of entrenched elites presiding over a rank-and-file cohort that loathes both Donald Trump and their own party.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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Mixed in with newer homes and buildings constructed with fire-wise methods and materials are wooden cabins from the 1940s and ‘50s with highly combustible shake roofs and wood decks.—
CalMatters,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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And even in what was a stilted match played in an increasingly irritable atmosphere, Rogers and Tielemans delivered with an assist each.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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This stretch can worsen pain in people with back pain, very tight hamstrings, or irritable nerves.—
Aubrey Bailey, PT, DPT, CHT,
Verywell Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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Over the next two years, Muhammad rang up five more victories against progressively tougher competition.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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On the other side, the Grizzlies had an even tougher time with Curry, who finished with 52 points on 16-of-31 shooting.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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What To Know The Center for Countering Disinformation, a branch of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, said on Wednesday that Russia was using CS gas, an irritant chemical, in its Shahed explosive drones.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Blending intimate moments, explosive performances, and cultural commentary, the film captures how Wizkid is using his platform to change perceptions, reclaim African identity, and inspire a new generation.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2025
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At least, that’s how a plurality of Americans perceive the tetchy state of our union.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Trading was tetchy at first, floating between flat and a 1.5 percent gain.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Worden said adding a metal roof or removing flammable plantings may increase a historic landmark's chances of surviving a wildfire.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2025
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The new plan includes additional focus on hazardous vegetation that could enable the spread of wildfires when not properly maintained or when invasive, flammable species are present.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Touchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touchy. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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