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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
Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Although disaster struck in the Stars’ final game last spring, when Edmonton touched Oettinger for two goals on two shots in Game 5 of their playoff series, and the goalie was lifted after just seven minutes.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
Mission specialist Koch said that, since being back on Earth, she has been moved to see how much the flight touched so many people across the world.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
Eventually, the tom flew down and Ray shot him when his feet touched the ground.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
The interview touched on the statuses of two of the oldest justices, Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
At a press conference before the mission, John Honeycutt, chair of the Artemis 2 mission management team, touched on the lack of hard data regarding SLS and Orion.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
He was touched and impressed, assuming that would be the weight of her generosity.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 15 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
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
Zachary was a cherished friend whose kindness and spirit touched everyone who knew him.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Although disaster struck in the Stars’ final game last spring, when Edmonton touched Oettinger for two goals on two shots in Game 5 of their playoff series, and the goalie was lifted after just seven minutes.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
Mission specialist Koch said that, since being back on Earth, she has been moved to see how much the flight touched so many people across the world.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
Eventually, the tom flew down and Ray shot him when his feet touched the ground.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
The interview touched on the statuses of two of the oldest justices, Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
At a press conference before the mission, John Honeycutt, chair of the Artemis 2 mission management team, touched on the lack of hard data regarding SLS and Orion.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
He was touched and impressed, assuming that would be the weight of her generosity.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 15 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touched
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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
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Davie will be replaced by Matt Brittin on May 18, though the ex-Google executive has already made his presence felt on BBC premises, introducing himself to staff ahead of his official start date.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
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What once felt like personal failure can begin to look like an unmet need for understanding and support.—
Malana VanTyler,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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So many were affected by my breakdown.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Republicans hold a narrow majority in the House, which wasn’t affected by the decisions by Democrat Swalwell and Republican Gonzales.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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But her career has been marred by high-profile incidents — including being photographed in 2007 with a freshly shaven head hitting a car with an umbrella.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
13 Apr. 2026
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Sunday’s vote was marred by delays in distributing electoral materials in several districts of Lima, forcing authorities to extend voting into Monday.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The mayor was joined by City Council members Adrian Nazarian and Imelda Padilla, as well as environmental advocates.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Most of the students wore collared shirts and slacks; the one female student who joined, Theresa Boyle, who lives in an apartment building across the street, wore a light-blue dress and a small cross necklace.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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There had been some swelling in the final stages of her pregnancy, but her doctors weren't concerned.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The redistricting case concerned Proposition 4, a 2018 ballot measure that required congressional districts to be redrawn by an independent redistricting commission.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Incidents like this underscore the need for a stronger police presence in our neighborhoods and a serious, coordinated approach to addressing individuals who are emotionally disturbed and living on our streets.—
John Dias,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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That’s why people might be more disturbed by it.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 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 20 Apr. 2026.
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