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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
Hugh Leask, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
His father and one of his brothers Liam said they were moved by how many people Conor touched in his short life.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
On the topic of the current state of the industry, Feig touched on the future — or end — of the Hollywood mega-deal.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Nothing has been touched from the date of attack.
—Will Clark, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
Hart first touched 95 mph in the majors last September and hit that threshold six times.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Before the game, Tocchet touched on the Flyers’ game management being a little wonky at home from time to time.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
There were also high-arcing 3-pointers that touched nothing but the net, a difficult runner through contact that went in, and the kind of gravity that gave Kristaps Porzingis a layup just by cutting into space while the big man dove.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
The man hadn’t touched his vehicle before shots were fired, according to the lawsuit.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 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
Borrowing costs across multiple European economies have touched multi-decade highs in recent weeks, with elevated oil prices driving inflationary fears and complicating how investors assess the future path of interest rates.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
His father and one of his brothers Liam said they were moved by how many people Conor touched in his short life.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
On the topic of the current state of the industry, Feig touched on the future — or end — of the Hollywood mega-deal.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Nothing has been touched from the date of attack.
—Will Clark, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
Hart first touched 95 mph in the majors last September and hit that threshold six times.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Before the game, Tocchet touched on the Flyers’ game management being a little wonky at home from time to time.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
There were also high-arcing 3-pointers that touched nothing but the net, a difficult runner through contact that went in, and the kind of gravity that gave Kristaps Porzingis a layup just by cutting into space while the big man dove.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
The man hadn’t touched his vehicle before shots were fired, according to the lawsuit.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touched
Adjective
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Its crew saved it, in part, by using heavy steel cables to tie cracked portions of the ship’s superstructure together.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
22 Mar. 2026
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Morgan said the cracked asphalt thawing and expanding and freezing again over a few weeks can make a small pothole grow into a larger one.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Each bite had a creamy, savory center and a light crunch that never felt greasy.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Royals felt Strahm was an essential piece to bolster their bullpen.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Fees for long-haul international flights are not affected.—
Rio Yamat,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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One resident, Jason Hale, said his car was among roughly 30 affected by crowds in Chicago that night.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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However, the inaugural event was marred by a triple-digit heat wave and was a financial disaster.—
Vanessa Franko,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Their reunion tour — which was somehow not marred by any type of familial controversy — sold out stadiums around the world and overexcelled in every conceivable way, setting the template for what the future of band reunions could look like and solidifying their legacy.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After decades of Communism, the economy expanded; Hungary joined NATO and was on its way to full membership in the European Union.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Because the two halves of the mandible had not yet joined, the creature would have been physically incapable of eating on its own.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Perhaps the most reassuring detail for fans concerned about canon fidelity is how much Martin has endorsed this production.—
Ryan Brennan
April 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2026
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The products are no longer available for purchase, but the FSIS is concerned that the nuggets may still be stored in some consumers’ freezers.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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However, gardens are highly disturbed, and these natural modes of pest management are often disrupted.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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In October 1991 a disturbed Army doctor’s son murdered 23 people and then killed himself in a Luby’s Cafeteria in Killeen, Texas, armed with a 9-mm Glock 17 and a Ruger.—
Simon Akam,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
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 10 Apr. 2026.
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