as in cracked
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in joined
to be adjacent to
our property touches theirs right where that big elm tree is
Synonyms & Similar Words
5
as in concerned
to be the business or affair of
I don't think this decision touches you, so butt out
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Nejat, who now works for another unionized airline, said no instructors touched trainees during uniform checks there.
—
Emma Hurt,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
After the Twins touched him for three runs in the second inning, Ohtani locked in and shut down the Minnesota bats.
—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
25 June 2026
Rays outfielder Ryan Vilade hit a line drive toward Caglianone, who touched the first base bag to record an out.
—
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
The actress also touched on how the show's improv components are different than what she's done before.
—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Producer Dallas Sonnier touched on the comparison while speaking to Page Six this week.
—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
Her willingness to share her personal journeys has touched countless lives and served as a source of strength and encouragement to many.
—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
The storm also touched domestic violence shelter Haven House in Hammond.
—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
25 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
Samples from the pockets of Walton’s jeans were tested and the results showed the one that was turned inside likely had been touched by Shockley, but not by Powell.
—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Nejat, who now works for another unionized airline, said no instructors touched trainees during uniform checks there.
—
Emma Hurt,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
After the Twins touched him for three runs in the second inning, Ohtani locked in and shut down the Minnesota bats.
—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
25 June 2026
Rays outfielder Ryan Vilade hit a line drive toward Caglianone, who touched the first base bag to record an out.
—
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
The actress also touched on how the show's improv components are different than what she's done before.
—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Producer Dallas Sonnier touched on the comparison while speaking to Page Six this week.
—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
Her willingness to share her personal journeys has touched countless lives and served as a source of strength and encouragement to many.
—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
The storm also touched domestic violence shelter Haven House in Hammond.
—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touched
Adjective
-
No amount of paint can hide cracked plaster, bumps, nail holes, or uneven textures.
-
Never soak leather or put it in the washing machine, which can result in dry, cracked, misshapen gloves that end up in the trash.
Verb
-
Rodríguez said that although the tremors were felt across the entire country, the areas hardest hit so far include Caracas, Miranda, La Guaira, Aragua, Carabobo and Falcón.
-
What at first felt fun — like guiding a sweet wayward child — soon felt like a crazymaking psychological experiment.
Verb
-
Street vendors offer lower prices compared to his, which have been affected by high inflation.
-
There was not a single prospect available, or even theoretically available, who would have positively affected winning in the immediate future more than Lendeborg.
Verb
-
Starmer is leaving after two years in office marred by missteps and judgment errors that eroded his standing with his party and the public.
-
What immediately followed that bright June day were dark months marred by the state’s largest criminal investigation in history coming up empty, police questioning second graders for new leads and mounting legal battles among the Horman family grappling with utter devastation.
Verb
-
Heft, who first joined KCRA as an intern in June 2018 and returned in June 2021, said the move brings her within about a two-hour drive of family.
-
The veteran guard joined the Nuggets in 2025 on a one-year veteran minimum contract and went on to post one of the best shooting seasons of his career.
Verb
-
The hearing on 18 June 2026 concerned Hussain’s application for summary judgment under CPR 24.
-
Step 1 — Greatest number of points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned.
Adjective
-
As reported by at the time by CBS Chicago's Jim Avila, the grave was over 5 feet deep and 6 feet wide, and was discovered after heavy rains washed away part of the freshly disturbed ground.
-
Pulling brush back onto disturbed dirt areas to reduce erosion.
Verb
-
Electric Bleu is French food caressed with California seasonality and the occasional pop of Aussie nostalgia.
-
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.
Cite this Entry
“Touched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touched. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
