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as in felt
to come into bodily contact with (something) so as to perceive a slight pressure on the skin
be careful not to touch this pan—it's still hot
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as in affected
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
your speech on the true meaning of patriotism touched me deeply
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as in marred
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable
unfortunately, his insufferable arrogance tends to touch even the good deeds that he does
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as in joined
to be adjacent to
our property touches theirs right where that big elm tree is
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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
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Recent Examples of touched
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.
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Christopher Clarey,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2022
Faye Bradley,
Variety,
2 July 2026
This sacred ground, where heaven touched the earth ten times.
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Bo Evans,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
The courts are beginning to engage with it at the level of individual works, but the systemic question of voice and style has barely been touched.
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Byjennifer C. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Just about everything that David Stearns has touched with the New York Mets has turned to you-know-what.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Actor Pilot Bunch was in an orphanage as a young child in Kazakhstan, where he was barely touched before being adopted by an Atlanta family.
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Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
In the Kansas City area, the cuts touched a wide array of projects.
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Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
As their lips touched, a stillness came over them even as the cane swayed and the dupatta wrapped itself around them.
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Literary Hub,
30 June 2026
Samples from the pockets of Walton’s jeans were tested and the results showed the one that was turned inside likely had been touched by Shockley, but not by Powell.
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Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Adjective
Our family is very touched and deeply grateful by this incredible tribute.
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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 discussion also touched on the export of Japanese pop culture.
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Faye Bradley,
Variety,
2 July 2026
This sacred ground, where heaven touched the earth ten times.
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Bo Evans,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
The courts are beginning to engage with it at the level of individual works, but the systemic question of voice and style has barely been touched.
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Byjennifer C. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Just about everything that David Stearns has touched with the New York Mets has turned to you-know-what.
—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Actor Pilot Bunch was in an orphanage as a young child in Kazakhstan, where he was barely touched before being adopted by an Atlanta family.
—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
In the Kansas City area, the cuts touched a wide array of projects.
—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
As their lips touched, a stillness came over them even as the cane swayed and the dupatta wrapped itself around them.
—
Literary Hub,
30 June 2026
Samples from the pockets of Walton’s jeans were tested and the results showed the one that was turned inside likely had been touched by Shockley, but not by Powell.
—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touched
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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.
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No amount of paint can hide cracked plaster, bumps, nail holes, or uneven textures.
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The Willy Chavarria show was air-conditioned, pumped with Xinú perfume and felt expensive.
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The devastation in Venezuela is being felt far beyond the country's borders.
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Funding changes have affected metro Atlanta organizations and communities.
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There are no definitive statistics about how many students are affected by state bans.
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Already, reports of sparse crowds have marred the Freedom 250’s Great American State Fair on the National Mall, the Daily Beast said.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's trip to the United Kingdom is already marred by drama after reports circulated that the visit was canceled due to security concerns.
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On the German national team, he’s joined by several Bayern teammates.
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SpaceX has officially joined the Russell 1000 and will join the Nasdaq 100 in July.
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But both are concerned as heck about their missing boy, Carter, who is having some growing-up issues with his parents.
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The mom added that she is concerned after claiming that no one from the camp told her about the incident.
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Granted, there are some people who are so disturbed, their views cannot be reconciled into a healing solution.
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After Nijinsky began to show signs of schizophrenia, this mask, or persona, grew disturbed.
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Electric Bleu is French food caressed with California seasonality and the occasional pop of Aussie nostalgia.
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In a video shared by the Broncos from the unveiling, Smith is seen carefully caressed the statue of her son's face just after the curtain drops.
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“Touched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touched. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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