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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
Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
The victim told police that Magee touched her as the two slept on an air mattress.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
Carefully clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers that the product touched using hot soapy water or a dishwasher to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
That the big zombie starts to show more humanity than the ostensibly non-zombified Jimmy Crystal should come as no surprise — genre films love that kind of humans-are-the-real-monsters reversal, and the previous entries in this series also touched on such ideas.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
One twin claimed an incident occurred while alone with Busfield in a bedroom on set, alleging he was touched over his clothes on his genitals and bottom.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Horses that smelled the fear samples touched the experimenter less than those in a control group or those that smelled joyful sweat samples.
—Marta Hill, Scientific American, 14 Jan. 2026
Home sales touched a fresh low in 2025 as economic uncertainty hammered the housing market.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
One of the brothers claims that Busfield rubbed his genitals and touched his buttocks during the production, per the warrant.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 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
Both stocks touched fresh 52-week highs.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
The victim told police that Magee touched her as the two slept on an air mattress.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
Carefully clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers that the product touched using hot soapy water or a dishwasher to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
That the big zombie starts to show more humanity than the ostensibly non-zombified Jimmy Crystal should come as no surprise — genre films love that kind of humans-are-the-real-monsters reversal, and the previous entries in this series also touched on such ideas.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
One twin claimed an incident occurred while alone with Busfield in a bedroom on set, alleging he was touched over his clothes on his genitals and bottom.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Horses that smelled the fear samples touched the experimenter less than those in a control group or those that smelled joyful sweat samples.
—Marta Hill, Scientific American, 14 Jan. 2026
Home sales touched a fresh low in 2025 as economic uncertainty hammered the housing market.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
One of the brothers claims that Busfield rubbed his genitals and touched his buttocks during the production, per the warrant.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touched
Adjective
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Painting seems like an easy fix for cracked or discolored grout.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
5 Jan. 2026
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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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Other affected customers, like KHOU meteorologist Pat Calvin, noted how the sudden technological disconnect felt like the return of a bygone era.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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The fun retro glasses seemed to rebel against gear that was getting as buttoned-up as the world, which has felt a bit heavier and more serious in the last five to ten years.—
Lily Ritter,
Outside,
14 Jan. 2026
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The study by Diversified Energy Specialists predicts that smaller fuel dealers will be negatively affected by the policy more than larger companies.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, districts on the Eastern Plains are affected by the struggling agriculture industry, as well as by the culture wars that emerged during the pandemic and have driven families to homeschool their kids or put them in online schools, Reeves said.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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Ugandan authorities implemented an internet blackout ahead of the 2021 election, which was marred by pre-election violence and rights abuses, according to observers.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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The process has been marred by complaints about its slow pace and by concerns over the physical condition of some of those freed after years in detention.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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Soon other members of the Popular Front joined the pair and the increasingly lively group went on to a nightclub.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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Wall has considerably more experience with ICE than 28-year-old Sheahan, who joined the agency after a stint as Noem’s political director and as the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ secretary.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Jan. 2026
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Where camellia bud drop is concerned, Nuccio says this can result either from lack of water or moisture resting on the buds, which can be especially problematic on the coast.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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As the cold temperatures sweep through the South this winter, you may be concerned about bundling up and the beauty mistakes that could be ruining your skin.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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Many states also had laws excluding students who were deaf, blind, emotionally disturbed, or had an intellectual disability.—
Victoria Mejicanos,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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That's likely because, when the balance of gut bacteria is disturbed, immune regulation may falter, increasing inflammation and susceptibility to autoimmune reactions.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 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 19 Jan. 2026.
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