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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
Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
The lanes echoed with the sound of rolling balls and crashing pins long before the wheels of roller skates ever touched its floor.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Because Kenya has touched documentaries, unscripted, reality, scripted.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Even parenting, one of the most emotional human roles, is touched by this logic.
—Beth Dufault, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
Is there anything that can change my mind about how my money shouldn't have been touched in the first place?
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
His fastball runs 90-93 mph but has touched 95 mph.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Speaking of Affleck, Bajaria also touched on the acquisition of his AI company InterPositive, which makes tools developed by and intended for filmmakers.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
Lucy Nicholson | Reuters Oil prices pared gains on Thursday after Brent crude briefly touched $100 a barrel, as attacks were reported on three more cargo ships in the Persian Gulf and traders reacted to the IEA's move to release government stockpiles.
—Sam Meredith,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Mar. 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
In an interview, the now 14-year-old girl told police that Duggar allegedly touched her inappropriately on several occasions during a family vacation in Panama City Beach in 2020, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office said.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
The lanes echoed with the sound of rolling balls and crashing pins long before the wheels of roller skates ever touched its floor.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Because Kenya has touched documentaries, unscripted, reality, scripted.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Even parenting, one of the most emotional human roles, is touched by this logic.
—Beth Dufault, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
Is there anything that can change my mind about how my money shouldn't have been touched in the first place?
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
His fastball runs 90-93 mph but has touched 95 mph.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Speaking of Affleck, Bajaria also touched on the acquisition of his AI company InterPositive, which makes tools developed by and intended for filmmakers.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
Lucy Nicholson | Reuters Oil prices pared gains on Thursday after Brent crude briefly touched $100 a barrel, as attacks were reported on three more cargo ships in the Persian Gulf and traders reacted to the IEA's move to release government stockpiles.
—Sam Meredith,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touched
Adjective
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Federal aviation officials said the crew reported a cracked windshield and a possible pressurization issue after the bird strike.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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That craft, without a three-person crew aboard, was filled with space food, medical supplies, fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as devices for treating the cracked window on the Shenzhou-20 spaceship.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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According to one commerce company, approximately 45 percent of consumers have chosen not to make a purchase because a retailer’s return policy felt too restrictive, too costly or too unclear.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2026
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Mixing never felt like a chore because the beaters glided so easily around the bowl.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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Alameda police on Tuesday said officers arrested someone in connection with a hazmat incident that affected multiple people on Monday.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The absence of the Central Avenue Bridge has affected the daily commutes of people who live, work and visit KCK for years.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Jimmy Carter Carter's presidency was marred by domestic and foreign-policy challenges.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2026
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Asmahan Taleb, who's also displaced in Sidon, said the run-up to Eid has been marred by hardship.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Hezbollah joined the war in solidarity with the Palestinian group out of conviction that Israel would be constrained in its response by concerns of Hezbollah’s offensive capabilities.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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Karoline Leonard joined the Austin American-Statesman in November 2024.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Claude, as far as Amodei was concerned, was in any case not ready for unsupervised combat operations.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Attorney Ben Crump has joined the growing ranks of officials and community leaders concerned that the county’s response in Altadena’s historically Black neighborhoods during the Eaton fire was lacking compared with that for the whiter communities threatened by the blaze.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The disturbed areas had fewer bottom-dwelling organisms and less diversity compared to nearby undisturbed regions.—
Leonardo Macelloni,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2026
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Phoenix dons makeup and transforms, taking a disturbed disaster of a stand-up comedian down the dark and dangerous path to being a killer clown.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 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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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 21 Mar. 2026.
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