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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.
—Christopher Clarey, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2022
The people most closely touched are still grieving.
—Miami Herald Editorial Board, Star Tribune, 16 July 2021
Matt Bradley, NBC news, 14 May 2026
There’s a vulnerability to being touched by something, to finding something sexy or scary, and Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is filled with a wry but immense compassion for its heroine and her habit of holding up concepts to ward off her own reactions.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 14 May 2026
And by the time Willie touched home plate, the Hall of Famer mistakenly ran into the Giants dugout — not the dugout of his new Mets team.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
Jason will be remembered not only for breaking barriers, but also for the kindness and humanity that defined his life and touched so many others.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
Most Americans, however, were not touched by the shadow of great power games or the political and legal struggles playing out on Capitol Hill.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Their on-screen conversation touched on a few controversial topics, which Cassie addressed with bold, unapologetic candor that left Paytas speechless.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Recent tech winners like Qualcomm, Intel and memory stocks posted big pullbacks as crude oil pushed above $102 and the 10-year Treasury yield touched the highest since July.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 13 May 2026
The first episode touched on Hall of Fame great Shaquille O’Neal working as a volunteer general manager for the Hornets basketball program.
—Joe Davidson
may 7, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
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
The people most closely touched are still grieving.
—Miami Herald Editorial Board, Star Tribune, 16 July 2021
Verb
The man kissed and touched his neck and rubbed his genitals against Gilboa-Dalal.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 14 May 2026
There’s a vulnerability to being touched by something, to finding something sexy or scary, and Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is filled with a wry but immense compassion for its heroine and her habit of holding up concepts to ward off her own reactions.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 14 May 2026
And by the time Willie touched home plate, the Hall of Famer mistakenly ran into the Giants dugout — not the dugout of his new Mets team.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
Jason will be remembered not only for breaking barriers, but also for the kindness and humanity that defined his life and touched so many others.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
Most Americans, however, were not touched by the shadow of great power games or the political and legal struggles playing out on Capitol Hill.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Their on-screen conversation touched on a few controversial topics, which Cassie addressed with bold, unapologetic candor that left Paytas speechless.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Recent tech winners like Qualcomm, Intel and memory stocks posted big pullbacks as crude oil pushed above $102 and the 10-year Treasury yield touched the highest since July.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 13 May 2026
The first episode touched on Hall of Fame great Shaquille O’Neal working as a volunteer general manager for the Hornets basketball program.
—Joe Davidson
may 7, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touched
Adjective
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Shake good and hard for eight to 10 seconds, strain into a rocks or tall glass onto cracked or crushed ice, and garnish with a lime wheel, wedge, or peel.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
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Collect eggs often and throw away cracked eggs.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Murphy, meanwhile, felt the combine was big for uncommitted players like Durkin.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Amar felt something more foreboding.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Air travel and cruises are also slightly up this year, with most trips booked before fuel prices affected travel costs.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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One of the emergency water stations that have been operating in Oakland County, providing drinking water to those affected by low or no water pressure after a water main broke on May 10, 2026.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The grand occasion was almost marred by an accident, the Tribune reported.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Though that 2017 championship is marred by one of the most egregious cheating scandals in baseball history.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Howden joined seven other players, including Wayne Gretzky, atop the list.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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In an announcement video posted to social media, Martin was joined by characters from Sesame Street and the Muppets, with a cameo from BTS.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Patients were concerned too, and some asked Hulse what would happen to the new clinic after her team left.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Vets weigh in on why dogs start grazing and when to be concerned.—
Diana Bocco,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Even Hughie only seems moderately disturbed this time.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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Each discuss significant areas of disturbed weather and the potential for development over the next seven days, including the probability of tropical cyclone formation.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Verb
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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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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 18 May. 2026.
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