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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
Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
One also alleged Busfield touched his genitals several times, according to the criminal complaint.
—Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 18 June 2026
This connects donors with a real person who has been touched by the mission.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
JPMorgan , Bank of America , Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley all touched new intraday records, while Citigroup rose to a multi-year high.
—Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Trosclair advises against using your bathroom for closet overflow or for storing out-of-season clothes that won’t be touched for months until the weather shifts.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
But the decision went to VAR and the referee called a hand ball on Stefan Posch whose arm touched the ball in the lead up.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
According to the police report, the 5-year-old victim was at her babysitter's home when she was inappropriately touched by Hernandez, who was also inside the house.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
Yet everywhere has been touched by us, transformed by us, for thousands of years.
—Jeff Vandermeer, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 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 agency also suggested washing items and surfaces that may have touched the formula using hot, soapy water or a dishwasher.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
One also alleged Busfield touched his genitals several times, according to the criminal complaint.
—Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 18 June 2026
This connects donors with a real person who has been touched by the mission.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
JPMorgan , Bank of America , Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley all touched new intraday records, while Citigroup rose to a multi-year high.
—Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Trosclair advises against using your bathroom for closet overflow or for storing out-of-season clothes that won’t be touched for months until the weather shifts.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
But the decision went to VAR and the referee called a hand ball on Stefan Posch whose arm touched the ball in the lead up.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
According to the police report, the 5-year-old victim was at her babysitter's home when she was inappropriately touched by Hernandez, who was also inside the house.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
Yet everywhere has been touched by us, transformed by us, for thousands of years.
—Jeff Vandermeer, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touched
Adjective
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Never soak leather or put it in the washing machine, which can result in dry, cracked, misshapen gloves that end up in the trash.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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Late Saturday, the crews entered the facility to make a visual examination of the cracked container, which officials believed was holding 7,000 liquid gallons of methyl methacrylate, a chemical that is routinely used to make plastic.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
Verb
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At first, [it] maybe could have felt like a caricature.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Brook's impact is felt across the department.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Similar to the recalls listed above, owners of vehicles affected by the recall are expected to be mailed a letter notifying them of the issue by July 6, according to NHTSA.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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This network is often affected by conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and depression, according to the researchers.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The Toronto Blue Jays' 2026 season has been marred by injuries, with veteran pitcher Max Scherzer facing significant setbacks.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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As Bloomberg recently reported, brides are buying $14 spells from witches on Etsy to ensure that their $100,000 weddings are not marred by blizzards or downpours.—
Maureen Dowd,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The Independent Film and Television Alliance, which joined in the June 8 letter, argued that the proposal will affect indie producers as well as major studios.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Jordin Canada, Naz Hillmon, Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard joined Reese in the scoring parade, combining for a ridiculous 89 points.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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The hearing on 18 June 2026 concerned Hussain’s application for summary judgment under CPR 24.—
Susie Violet Ward,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Step 1 — Greatest number of points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Pulling brush back onto disturbed dirt areas to reduce erosion.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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According to AccuWeather, the cluster of disturbed weather over Mexico can be traced in part to moisture associated with Cristina, which reached tropical storm strength in the eastern Pacific Ocean south of Central America.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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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 20 Jun. 2026.
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