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as in strained
lacking in natural or spontaneous quality
affected laughter at the boss's jokes an affected southern accent
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as in arrogant
self-consciously trying to present an appearance of grandeur or importance
with her pinkie extended, the four-year-old held her tiny teacup in that affected manner that some women have
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as in inclined
having a liking or affection
after years of being well affected toward their grandchildren, they did not want to lose access to them because of a bitter divorce
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as in influenced
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
their son claims that scary movies don't affect him in the least
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as in concerned
to be the business or affair of
fortunately, hurricane season doesn't affect the West Coast
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as in pretended
to present a false appearance of
she affected complete unawareness that we were talking about her, though she must have overheard
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as in haunted
to go to or spend time in often
a power couple known to affect all the fancy parties in town
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Recent Examples of affected
Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
But even Apple’s missteps under Cook, which would be sizable for most companies, have barely affected the company’s balance sheet and record earnings.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
How Common Infertility Actually Is The WHO estimates roughly 1 in 6 people worldwide are affected by infertility, per RESOLVE and ASRM.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Understanding how the brain and grip are affected by gravitational changes could also have safety implications, especially during events like spacewalks or even moonwalks.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Perhaps nowhere in the state is as affected by the new rule as Miami-Dade County, which is majority Hispanic.
—David Ovalle, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
Some 800 residents are affected by this annual fee.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Kentucky, like West Virginia, is among the poorer states that will be most affected by the new requirements and costs.
—Taylor Sisk, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Republicans hold a narrow majority in the House, which wasn’t affected by the decisions by Democrat Swalwell and Republican Gonzales.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
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And yet this series of antisemitic criminal acts has also strengthened the resolve of some of those affected.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
But even Apple’s missteps under Cook, which would be sizable for most companies, have barely affected the company’s balance sheet and record earnings.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
How Common Infertility Actually Is The WHO estimates roughly 1 in 6 people worldwide are affected by infertility, per RESOLVE and ASRM.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Understanding how the brain and grip are affected by gravitational changes could also have safety implications, especially during events like spacewalks or even moonwalks.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Perhaps nowhere in the state is as affected by the new rule as Miami-Dade County, which is majority Hispanic.
—David Ovalle, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
Some 800 residents are affected by this annual fee.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Kentucky, like West Virginia, is among the poorer states that will be most affected by the new requirements and costs.
—Taylor Sisk, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Republicans hold a narrow majority in the House, which wasn’t affected by the decisions by Democrat Swalwell and Republican Gonzales.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affected
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Rumors about the family's dynamic played out for months until Brooklyn posted a series of posts confirming the strained relationship.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The move follows several recent meetups in areas such as Navy Yard, where large groups of teens have flooded streets and strained police resources.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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To this point, the Heat arguably have been too stubborn, or too arrogant, in belief that the quick fix was just around the corner.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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His style is relaxed and confident, not arrogant.—
Tara Klein,
SPIN,
15 Apr. 2026
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However, Ngatikaura did not seem inclined to accept the apology.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Growing these plants around the perimeter of your garden can make groundhogs less inclined to venture further into garden rows.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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In 1985, a mock trial was held in Jerusalem against Mengele, and Spiegel was called as a witness.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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The mock neck, cap sleeves, and gold hardware cinching the waist give it a polished, elevated look that could easily pass for something much pricier.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Eddie Murphy’s son Eric and Martin Lawrence’s daughter Jasmin have welcomed their first baby since marrying last June, proud grandpa Murphy revealed over the weekend.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The company is proud to provide a valuable recycling and renewable resource facility for Arlington, Mansfield and the Metroplex.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026
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The attached video first aired on April 6.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, daily habits show just how attached people have become.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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One of the most unnatural things astronauts have experienced is being on the dark side of the Moon and unable to see Earth.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
19 Apr. 2026
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The words feel heavy and unnatural when O'Neal repeats them back to the doctor, like trying to blow a bubble and spitting out rocks instead.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Other important ceremonial garments are also on display, including the Queen’s wedding dress, from 1947, another Hartnell creation that incorporated not just the white rose of the House of York but also featured orange blossoms, a symbol of fertility.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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My co-driver is super important.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Affected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affected. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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