retouching

verb

Definition of retouchingnext
present participle of retouch
as in polishing

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  1. editing
  2. honing
  3. reinforcing
  4. intensifying
Verb
  • In addition to editing content, Alex also covers breaking news, writing about crime and severe weather as well as everything from multistate lottery jackpots to the July Fourth hot dog eating contest.
    Alex Sundby, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Instagram Reels also has a template feature that lets creators crib editing choices with just a few clicks.
    Mia Sato, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of editing
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  • His culinary journey began early, with formal training in culinary school further honing his skills.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Marketers with the foresight to start adopting and honing these strategies sooner rather than later can be much better positioned once the tide turns.
    Larry Gurreri, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of honing
Verb
  • Any lesser achievements prompted stern warnings, reinforcing the idea that feedback equated to failure.
    Dr. Flo Falayi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • During the Antebellum period, Black religions were demonized as evil and dangerous, reinforcing the moral and (white) religious justification for slavery and the arming of white society under the pretense that these spiritual practices posed a threat to the racial social order.
    Aisha M. Beliso-De Jesús / Made by History, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of reinforcing
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  • Two weeks ago, the Pentagon confirmed that some 10,000 North Korean troops have been sent to Russia for training and are presumed to be joining the fight against Ukraine, intensifying their partnership and alarming the United States and its allies.
    Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • The move is one of multiple indications that the Biden administration is intensifying efforts to achieve a Gaza cease-fire and hostage deal before leaving office.
    Keir Simmons, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of intensifying
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