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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
Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Mia's courage, optimism and grace touched the lives of the entire Husky community.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Afterwards, make sure to clean your refrigerator and any other containers and surfacesthat may have touched the product.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The organization is working to transform cultural norms and narratives surrounding aging, disability and care, as well as make change through federal and state-level policies and build power among the people who have been touched by care.
—Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
Mia's courage, optimism and grace touched the lives of the entire Husky community.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The war with Russia has touched all aspects of Ukrainian life, including efforts to preserve the nation’s history.
—Hanna Palamarenko, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
However, apparently, when the Giants touched back down in New Jersey after the Broncos' loss in Week 7, talk wasn't about Xs and Os but rather whether head coach Brian Daboll had just lost his job.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Harry Toffolo’s pass found Goodwin, who touched it to Toklomati.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
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
From the engagement ring to the cake, chairs, florals and the dress, all these items are touched by tariffs.
—Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Mia's courage, optimism and grace touched the lives of the entire Husky community.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Afterwards, make sure to clean your refrigerator and any other containers and surfacesthat may have touched the product.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The organization is working to transform cultural norms and narratives surrounding aging, disability and care, as well as make change through federal and state-level policies and build power among the people who have been touched by care.
—Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
Mia's courage, optimism and grace touched the lives of the entire Husky community.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The war with Russia has touched all aspects of Ukrainian life, including efforts to preserve the nation’s history.
—Hanna Palamarenko, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
However, apparently, when the Giants touched back down in New Jersey after the Broncos' loss in Week 7, talk wasn't about Xs and Os but rather whether head coach Brian Daboll had just lost his job.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Harry Toffolo’s pass found Goodwin, who touched it to Toklomati.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touched
Adjective
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Besides being dangerous, downloading cracked software also poses legal risks.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The leather on the shoes appears to be slightly decayed, worn, cracked and brittle, while the laces and midsole are stained, giving a distressed, lived-in effect.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His impact on those around him was immeasurable, and his loss is felt profoundly across our community.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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But the aftershocks of his success are also being felt more than 8,000 miles away in cities across the world’s most populous country, where his ascent is both celebrated and criticized.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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And to know there are cultural differences between women that are affected by a variety of factors, social and environmental, but there is a place for everyone.—
Lisa Vernon-Sparks,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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International flights have not been affected so far.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This dynamic marred the 2012-13 Hurricane Sandy package and has recurred in other disaster bills, not because relief is illegitimate but because speed plus political cover invites provisions that would die in regular order.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sook’s comments followed Nexstar’s report of quarterly results, which were marred by the absence of political advertising compared with the same quarter in 2024.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That trio joined Trae Young and Luke Kennard on the sidelines, meaning Atlanta was without its top-two ball handlers in Young and Johnson, and five of its top seven players overall.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Saturday night, close to three-decades later, Fleetwood donned a golden Corinthian helmet and joined this year’s edition of the Trojan Band at halftime to play the tune.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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While travelers nationwide panic about the potential of flight delays and cancellations, airlines are not widely concerned.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Nov. 2025
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But such contests typically are a referendum on the party that controls the White House, giving the GOP reason to be concerned.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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However, deteriorating or disturbed lead paint — through sanding or stripping — can create toxic dust that poses serious health hazards, particularly to children.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Actors dressed as sadistic guards and disturbed prisoners, jump-scaring visitors from the prison cells.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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In one photo, the couple posed on the beach while Wyatt caressed her growing baby bump.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Touched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touched. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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