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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
Teresa Liu, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
When the sensor touched the ground, the spacecraft ejected a 100-kilogram spherical capsule from five meters above the surface.
—Ilya Ferapontov, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026
Boston snow removal The city says crews have removed a total of 89,000 cubic yards of snow piles in the aftermath of the recent storm, but Biggane's neighborhood has yet to be touched.
—Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Among the topics touched on in her response was voter suppression, an issue of importance for Abrams, who founded Fair Fight Action in 2018 to advocate for voting rights.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Obviously, Noah touched a nerve.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Bitcoin nearly touched the $72,000 mark on Wednesday, marking the second straight day of its massive retreat this week.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
The call touched on Taiwan, Ukraine, Iran, and trade, suggesting that lingering disagreements on fraught geopolitical issues haven’t derailed the superpowers’ months-old trade truce.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Advertisement This is personal for me, because like many families, mine has been touched by cancer.
—Dan Amos, Time, 4 Feb. 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
The same document release also includes additional correspondence between Epstein and Mark Tramo, an associate adjunct professor of neurology at UCLA, adding new details to previously reported exchanges that touched upon university courses, research and students.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
When the sensor touched the ground, the spacecraft ejected a 100-kilogram spherical capsule from five meters above the surface.
—Ilya Ferapontov, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026
Boston snow removal The city says crews have removed a total of 89,000 cubic yards of snow piles in the aftermath of the recent storm, but Biggane's neighborhood has yet to be touched.
—Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Among the topics touched on in her response was voter suppression, an issue of importance for Abrams, who founded Fair Fight Action in 2018 to advocate for voting rights.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Obviously, Noah touched a nerve.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Bitcoin nearly touched the $72,000 mark on Wednesday, marking the second straight day of its massive retreat this week.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
The call touched on Taiwan, Ukraine, Iran, and trade, suggesting that lingering disagreements on fraught geopolitical issues haven’t derailed the superpowers’ months-old trade truce.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Advertisement This is personal for me, because like many families, mine has been touched by cancer.
—Dan Amos, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touched
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Check for cracked or charred wires, as well as burn marks or holes on the blanket, says Evan Jones, representative from Electrical Safety Foundation International.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
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Dry winter air can leave you with cracked, peeling skin, gritty eyes, and a scratchy throat.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2026
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The cold stillness felt temporary — as if the growers would return at any moment to prop up the crumpled tents, replant their crop and fling more beer cans and dirty underwear into the woods.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Even so, slower population growth is likely to ripple through the economy, with the immediate impacts felt in industries that are reliant on new household formation, such as housing, construction and health care, Ngomsi told CBS News.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Now that the changes have been approved, the district will notify the families who will be affected and flag students who will be grandfathered in and able to stay at their current schools.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Not that affected his ability to fit in.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
10 Feb. 2026
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In fact, Nanos' last election was marred by controversy.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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However, Machado seems to have regrouped following the elbow surgery that marred the end of his 2023 season and slowed him to start 2024.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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That balance of a decades-old history and a new brand’s need to establish itself in its own right shapes the leadership challenge facing Strazik, who joined GE in 2000 when it was still led by Jack Welch, one of the defining — and most debated — business leaders of the 20th century.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Ortiz allegedly joined the scheme in June 2025.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Some were concerned the federal government would take the land or prevent access.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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The first part of the hearing concerned former Colleton Court county clerk Becky Hill, who clerked during Murdaugh’s trial and later wrote a tell-all book about it.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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This is even more likely to occur if the plant’s roots were heavily disturbed or pruned during the repotting process.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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It is often found in heavily disturbed sites, such as roadsides, gravel pits and the edges of agricultural fields, but it can also be found in undisturbed dunes, dry prairies, oak and pine woodlands and rangeland.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
4 Feb. 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 14 Feb. 2026.
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