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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
Jose Fabian, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
The absence of the Central Avenue Bridge has affected the daily commutes of people who live, work and visit KCK for years.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
The streets affected will be Harding Avenue from La Grange Road to Kemman Avenue and Kemman from Fairview Avenue to 31st Street.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Gas prices are higher, diesel too, and even fertilizer is being affected.
—Darian Woods, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
About 151,600 units of the games are affected.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Trump also appears oblivious to the feelings of those viscerally affected by the war.
—Joe Garofoli, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
According to the United Nations Population Fund, there are 11,600 pregnant women affected in Lebanon, 4,000 of whom are expected to give birth over the next three months.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
If someone is affected by heat, immediately transfer them to a cool and shaded area.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
Alameda police on Tuesday said officers arrested someone in connection with a hazmat incident that affected multiple people on Monday.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
The absence of the Central Avenue Bridge has affected the daily commutes of people who live, work and visit KCK for years.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
The streets affected will be Harding Avenue from La Grange Road to Kemman Avenue and Kemman from Fairview Avenue to 31st Street.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Gas prices are higher, diesel too, and even fertilizer is being affected.
—Darian Woods, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
About 151,600 units of the games are affected.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Trump also appears oblivious to the feelings of those viscerally affected by the war.
—Joe Garofoli, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
According to the United Nations Population Fund, there are 11,600 pregnant women affected in Lebanon, 4,000 of whom are expected to give birth over the next three months.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
If someone is affected by heat, immediately transfer them to a cool and shaded area.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affected
Adjective
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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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This is an organization that can be frustratingly set in its ways and arrogant in its belief that there’s no better way.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Planning for more than 11 contests out of Dobbins, something only produced twice over his first six NFL seasons, isn’t just arrogant.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The aesthetically inclined and chronically online will have noticed the Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy-mania presently saturating popular culture.—
Alex Surprenant,
Vogue,
15 Mar. 2026
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Penske figured a circuit around JerryWorld and the Globe might attract fans who aren’t inclined to drive out to TMS.—
Kevin Sherrington
Mar. 15,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This mock draft has edge rushers off the board with the second, third and fourth selections.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Fast forward through a remote interview, an in-person interview and a mock assignment, and Manaois had landed the job.—
Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Nicole Hensley came to Ball Arena a year ago, proud and excited to be part of the first PWHL game in her hometown.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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Authentic and proud cultural celebrations, luaus are uniquely entertaining and, at times, simply mesmerizing with Polynesian dancing and drumming as well as chants, songs and stories about ancient traditions, legends and epic Pacific Ocean migrations.—
Ben Davidson,
Mercury News,
16 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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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
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Some swim-current systems can create uneven or turbulent flow, which can make swimming feel unnatural.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
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 21 Mar. 2026.
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