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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
About 7 in 10 Jewish adults overall identify as Jewish when asked about their religious affiliation, according to the sweeping survey that touched on everything from views on Israel to antisemitism concerns and strains on interpersonal relations. David Crary, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 This results in a claim that is substantially more complete before anyone in the revenue cycle has even touched it. Mike Valli, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 When touched, leaves and other parts of some other plants, however, can be prickly, even unpleasant. Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026 The goalkeeper touched the crossbar and bounced along his line. Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 7 July 2026 The discussion touched on national security topics and was characterized by a Thune spokesperson as long and substantive. Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 7 July 2026 The discussion also touched on the export of Japanese pop culture. Faye Bradley, Variety, 2 July 2026 This sacred ground, where heaven touched the earth ten times. Bo Evans, CBS News, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touched
Adjective
  • 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
  • No amount of paint can hide cracked plaster, bumps, nail holes, or uneven textures.
    Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
  • But because nobody ever explained football in a way that felt welcoming, relatable, and easy to understand.
    Ginger Gentile, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • Kirkland said the regulations would have especially affected cities like Bell Gardens and Hawaiian Gardens, where casinos represent nearly 70% of the general fund.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Until April, Calabria had spent 17 years under special administration due to persistent budget deficits, which along with corruption scandals and Mafia infiltration affected health investments.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • He was elected in a landslide in July 2024, but quit after two years in office marred by missteps and judgment errors that eroded his standing with his party and the public.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
  • Their campaign was marred by collapsing late in games, including blowing multiple double-digit leads.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • SpaceX has already joined benchmark indexes offered by FTSE Russell and MSCI, two other major index providers.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • Yeon and Ryu ultimately spent four years writing the scripts for the series’ eight episodes, culminating in a 2024 writers’ retreat in Seoul joined by Katayama.
    Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • But both are concerned as heck about their missing boy, Carter, who is having some growing-up issues with his parents.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • The mom added that she is concerned after claiming that no one from the camp told her about the incident.
    Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Adjective
  • Granted, there are some people who are so disturbed, their views cannot be reconciled into a healing solution.
    Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • After Nijinsky began to show signs of schizophrenia, this mask, or persona, grew disturbed.
    Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Electric Bleu is French food caressed with California seasonality and the occasional pop of Aussie nostalgia.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
  • 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.
    Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025

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“Touched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touched. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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