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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
Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
An Amazon Web Services (AWS) spokesperson said the disruption was ongoing, without specifying the exact location affected or any potential damage done.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
However, not all cruise lines will be equally affected by elevated oil prices.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026
Even these relatively small attacks led to internet disruptions that affected banks, financial tech companies, rideshare providers, and other popular services, raising questions about the vulnerabilities of massive Middle Eastern server farms.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 24 Mar. 2026
What Ford vehicles are affected by the recall?
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
They have been affected by past shutdowns.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Everything is affected by gravitation, including, in theory, whatever types of particles are ultimately responsible for gravitation.
—Big Think, 24 Mar. 2026
But why would people panic buy goods unrelated to or not affected by the conflict?
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
Hundreds of millions of people, and entire industries, from the Persian Gulf to Asia, have been affected by industry shutdowns, rising food and heating costs stemming from higher energy prices, and fuel shortages.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
An Amazon Web Services (AWS) spokesperson said the disruption was ongoing, without specifying the exact location affected or any potential damage done.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
However, not all cruise lines will be equally affected by elevated oil prices.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026
Even these relatively small attacks led to internet disruptions that affected banks, financial tech companies, rideshare providers, and other popular services, raising questions about the vulnerabilities of massive Middle Eastern server farms.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 24 Mar. 2026
What Ford vehicles are affected by the recall?
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
They have been affected by past shutdowns.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Everything is affected by gravitation, including, in theory, whatever types of particles are ultimately responsible for gravitation.
—Big Think, 24 Mar. 2026
But why would people panic buy goods unrelated to or not affected by the conflict?
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affected
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In a rare public tirade against a member of their ranks, leaders insisted that Orbán must respect the 27-nation bloc's decision in December to fund Ukraine's armed forces and strained economy for the next two years.—
LORNE COOK,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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Quentin Grimes scored 27 points as the 76ers ended a five-game road losing streak and won for the fourth time in their last six games playing without their two biggest stars — Joel Embiid (strained right oblique) and Tyrese Maxey (finger).—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Would the petulant, arrogant, all-knowing Donald still have started a war against Iran?—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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Your partner acts arrogant or entitled.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Such tactics have a chilling effect that could make people less inclined to come to court or serve as witnesses, critics say.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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But Toshima, who has been living in Daisen for a similar stretch, is more inclined to stay put, citing her inseverable tie to the neighborhood.—
Junko Ogura,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Chiefs beat writers Pete Sweeney and Blair Kerkhoff convened in The Star’s (mock) draft room to come up with choices for all nine picks.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant revealed her WNBA mock draft Friday.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Quinlan is proud protesters have ignored MAGA supporters who have driven past, waving flags, honking horns and shouting insults during previous events.—
Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Families gave their sons to the military and were proud to do it, and very worried.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Additionally, the building has access to an attached garage.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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In warmer months, the attached deck would be a great space to enjoy coffee, breakfast, or a sunset happy hour.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While some can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and concerns, many are created with specific consumers and their needs in mind.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
18 Mar. 2026
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The biggest factor separating natural from unnatural results is judgment, knowing how much is enough and when to stop.—
Carlos Wolf,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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One of the more important revelations from Netanyahu’s press conference was about how the joint strikes with the United States, known as Operation Epic Fury, have been extremely effective at decimating Iran’s weapons.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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But, really, these are the times when that stuff is most important.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Affected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affected. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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