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Definition of touchednext

touched

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verb

past tense of touch
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as in concerned
to be the business or affair of I don't think this decision touches you, so butt out

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of touched
Adjective
Our family is very touched and deeply grateful by this incredible tribute. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024 Still, Federer certainly had his long runs on top and touched tennis fans worldwide for more than 20 years with his shotmaking and class on and off the court. Christopher Clarey, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2022
Verb
The mark would say that Claude touched it, not that Claude made it. Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 And for those of you who’ve spent many happy hours laughing at the Road Runner getting the better of his fanatical pursuer, you’ll be touched to discover that the two have a mutual respect and are even — gasp — friends. Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026 Pelosi’s conversation with Politico also touched on how the outgoing lawmaker sees the Democrats’ 2028 roster. Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2026 This involves carefully cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces or containers that the product touched to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. Joseph Hernandez august 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026 Hits that touched a societal nerve—The Twilight Zone, Norman Lear sitcoms—earned a place in our collective memory. Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026 Others noted how much the organization touched them personally after losing a family member. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026 The example up for sale also seems to have been barely touched since delivery, and has just 72 miles on the odometer. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026 Perrin was especially touched by a message from Kristina, the mother of one of the wrestlers, who found her on TikTok after seeing footage of her daughter participating. Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touched
Adjective
  • Use them to cover a cracked deck, upgrade a front porch, create a barefoot-friendly walkway around a hot tub or pool, or even define a dedicated grilling station that’s easy to sweep clean.
    Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026
  • When to Contact a Wildlife Rehabilitator Always contact a wildlife rehabilitator if the turtle appears injured, such as having a cracked shell, or seems lethargic or sick.
    Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Now, two years after her death, Elder's presence is felt on BTS's current world tour thanks to her mom, Jamie Elder, and BTS’ global fandom, known as Army.
    Nidhi Singh, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The Maumelle High student-athlete initially felt something odd when putting the helmet on but continued practicing, Davis said.
    Devon Henderson, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Farmers are among the hardest hit, with their crops set to be badly affected by soaring temperatures and lack of water.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • More than a dozen people were affected when a multi-family complex in Denver caught fire on Wednesday.
    Christa Swanson, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • However, the rollout of these changes is marred by application glitches, payment calculation errors, erroneous delinquency notices, and massive backlogs for loan forgiveness programs.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Starship, which underpins Musk’s longer-term goals in space, has faced a rocky development path marred by explosive setbacks, malfunctions and delays — at a cost of $15 billion and running.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Prosecutors said that Hsu and Yang coordinated to support Huang Shan-shan, an independent candidate for Taipei mayor, who later joined the TPP.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Emery joined in October 2022, revolutionising Villa’s standing.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Stocks rose after the report, as investors who were concerned the Federal Reserve would raise interest rates breathed a sigh of relief.
    Steve Kopack, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026
  • By that reading, this week’s slide might have had less to do with investors concerned about AI capital expenditures post-earnings, and more with investors taking profits before the event.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • These were actors, hired to play the disturbed as a cover story for something even more disturbing.
    Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 25 July 2026
  • Its irregularities, grooves, nicks, and pockmarks heightened, rather than disturbed, the tranquillity of the space.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • Kikuko cried out as her father’s hand slowly caressed her chest.
    Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Electric Bleu is French food caressed with California seasonality and the occasional pop of Aussie nostalgia.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026

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“Touched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touched. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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