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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
Sharon Chin, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The two also touched on their love for Amanda Bynes, who joined the All That cast in 1996.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Everything she’s touched has gone colossally wrong.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 11 June 2026
Yet everywhere has been touched by us, transformed by us, for thousands of years.
—Jeff Vandermeer, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
My friends have been touched by skin cancer.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
In one snap, Lively affectionally touched Reynold's backside.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 10 June 2026
NurPhoto via Getty Images The baseball world lost a former major league pitcher this week who spent time with four different organizations and touched the lives of countless coaches, teammates and fans.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026
An 86-year-old Vietnamese restaurant owner whose generosity touched millions online has recieved a life-changing gift of her own, after a viral fundraiser helped secure her a new home.
—ABC News, 4 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
Hope's Corner touched the lives of two thousand people last year, like Shelley, who preferred not to use her last name.
—Sharon Chin, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The two also touched on their love for Amanda Bynes, who joined the All That cast in 1996.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Everything she’s touched has gone colossally wrong.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 11 June 2026
Yet everywhere has been touched by us, transformed by us, for thousands of years.
—Jeff Vandermeer, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
My friends have been touched by skin cancer.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
In one snap, Lively affectionally touched Reynold's backside.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 10 June 2026
NurPhoto via Getty Images The baseball world lost a former major league pitcher this week who spent time with four different organizations and touched the lives of countless coaches, teammates and fans.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026
An 86-year-old Vietnamese restaurant owner whose generosity touched millions online has recieved a life-changing gift of her own, after a viral fundraiser helped secure her a new home.
—ABC News, 4 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
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Shaw said frustration with the situation would be particularly acute among Black voters who already felt the party was taking their votes for granted without showing up for them in kind.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Declan Rice — England/Arsenal A monster athlete who makes his destructive presence felt all over the pitch and can drive his team forward with the ball at his feet, as well as providing world-class set-piece delivery.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Breast, liver, colorectal and non-small cell lung cancer risks declined significantly; kidney and prostate declined somewhat; pancreatic cancer rates were affected the least.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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So far, screwworm’s reappearance hasn’t greatly affected beef prices, which are already near record levels because there are fewer cows in the United States.—
Jeffrey Collins,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street announced Tuesday that the 2026 Downtown Days festival will be its last, citing safety concerns after fights, assaults and property damage marred Saturday evening’s event.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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The March 22 election was marred by allegations of foreign influence and corruption.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Steffen joined the Rapids ahead of the 2024 season and has racked up 78 appearances in all competitions for the club.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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An award-winning food and culture journalist has joined The Sacramento Bee to expand coverage of the capital region’s food and restaurant scene.—
Kat Tran
June 11,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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Residents and city leaders alike were concerned about a facility of its type, regardless of size, operating so close to homes and parks.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Throughout the series, Lennertz and Bowen were concerned with finding a musical language for the characters, and often tried to find corollaries in their instrumentation for the actors’ gestures and expressions.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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In the series finale, Bill is shot and killed by his disturbed neighbor, Carl (Carlos Jacott).—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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Part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the center's forecasters track fronts, tropical waves and other areas of disturbed weather in the Atlantic, Gulf, Caribbean and eastern Pacific.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
1 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 14 Jun. 2026.
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