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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
We were touched that some of them had come all the way from distant countries to bid him their last farewell. — Sonia Gandhi, Vanity Fair, 10 Nov. 2026 Unlike other crises in our past, this time, every family was touched in some way. — Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026 In a video shared by Make-A-Wish, his mother reflected on how his joy and giggles touched the hearts of so many people. — Kennedy Cook, CBS News, 9 Nov. 2026 The prospective governor-elect’s platform touched property taxes, public schools, marijuana, farm costs and data center development. — Yvette Walker, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026 Instead of no-makeup makeup, runways this season were showcasing in-your-face eye looks with bright colors and big, bold shapes—a great excuse to dip into the cerulean blues and canary yellow eye shadows in your palette that haven’t been touched. — Loren Savini, Allure, 6 Nov. 2026 Berkshire Hathaway Berkshire's A and B shares both touched fresh highs on Tuesday. — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026 Our fans have touched our hearts and helped pull us together. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2026 Sode said the question touched on too many exhibition and industry issues to answer in a few minutes, and that trusting the audience is among the hardest parts of making a film. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touched
Adjective
  • Inspect the weatherstripping for cracked, compressed or missing foam, vinyl or rubber seals.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Even on a recent visit that fell over a spring break week, the place barely felt crowded, whether on the beach, by the 120-foot-long pool, or at the three open-air restaurants.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The then-44-year-old actor was sent to Reading Prison, a medium-security lockup, because authorities felt a minimum-security jail would have provided too easy access for reporters.
    — Mark Kennedy, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Grimes was questionable for Wednesday’s game, but still had swelling, Redick said, which could have affected the right-handed guard’s shooting.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Businesses along Larkfield Road have also been affected, causing neighbors to complain to the Suffolk County Health Department and point fingers.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Similar allegations have marred prominent high school football programs in Southern California in recent years.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The unveiling event itself was marred when Musk tried to prove that its windows were shatterproof by having metal balls thrown at them - only to leave massive cracks in two of them.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • With two 30-point performances among his initial seven games, Lendeborg joined Hall of Famers Wilt Chamberlain and Rick Barry as the only other Warriors to do so.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The public member of the joint review board, Jim Kucienski, who serves as chairman of the village’s economic development commission, joined the six other board members in attendance in voting to support approval of the TIF district, Hammel said.
    — Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • And voters in both parties want to ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks, concerned that lawmakers are using privileged information to enrich themselves.
    — Thomas Kahn, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In the same poll, 81% of young Democrats, 67% of independents, and 60% of young Republicans said they were concerned.
    — Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • This non-woody vine from Asia is found along rivers and streams, abandoned home sites, and other moist, disturbed habitats.
    — Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Forecasters are also watching another area of disturbed weather that currently has a 10% chance of tropical development.
    — Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Breasts are caressed and thighs crisscross; kisses are planted, and occasionally there’s a glimpse of something more graphic.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Kikuko cried out as her father’s hand slowly caressed her chest.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Touched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touched. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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