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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

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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
The Morning Show star was touched after Cox shared a celebratory photo dump on July 21 revealing that her upcoming film Evil Genius had scored a big honor. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 23 July 2026 Content Volume Is Outpacing Visibility Bynder’s 2026 State of DAM research found that three-quarters of content is now AI-touched, with near-universal use expected within 12 months. Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Half the time, they’ve barely been touched; give them a yellow card. The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 22 July 2026 The endless climb in oil can't be ignored today, as international benchmark Brent crude touched $95 a barrel for the first time in over a month. Jim Cramer, CNBC, 22 July 2026 The price for Brent crude oil touched its highest level in nearly six weeks, and Treasury yields rose in the bond market. ABC News, 22 July 2026 Over the past decade, nearly everything Scott has touched has turned to gold. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 22 July 2026 Paul rose, dazed and much too slowly, felt for his glasses, went to the table, and gently touched the laptop with his index finger. Literary Hub, 22 July 2026 One boy said Busfield had touched his genitals over his clothes several times. Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 15 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
  • Villa felt Roma were leading the pursuit of Garnacho this summer, though Emery pushed to convince the player to move to the Midlands.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • An inaudible heartbeat reverberates through the space at a frequency below human hearing, producing vibrations that can be felt by those standing nearby.
    Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • Contrast that with the Premier League, in which there were three such errors in the 380 games last season, only one of which materially affected a match result.
    Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The leader is also part of the garden, affected by its incentives, information filters, history and blind spots.
    Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • Friday’s rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner will be smaller and a bit more sober than the gala that was marred by gun violence last April.
    Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • Argentina's recent World Cup final was marred by unsportsmanlike conduct, including on-field altercations and players turning their backs during the trophy presentation.
    Shann Biglione, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • Leagues across the country have joined Rongjiang’s national Village Super League, launched last year, with some even live-streaming their games and gaining major followings.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • At this stage, he is set to be joined in the Irish capital by Marcus Rashford.
    Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • Tyson said the State Board believes the county’s elections remain secure and that voters should not be concerned.
    Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026
  • Bloomberg hasn’t verified the authenticity of those posts, which concerned a transcript of a meeting Liang held with unidentified parties.
    Haze Fan, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Adjective
  • These were actors, hired to play the disturbed as a cover story for something even more disturbing.
    Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 25 July 2026
  • Its irregularities, grooves, nicks, and pockmarks heightened, rather than disturbed, the tranquillity of the space.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 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 27 Jul. 2026.

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