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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
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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touched
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Galls can begin semisoft but harden with a cracked surface over time, though plants won’t necessarily display symptoms the same season or year they were infected.Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2023
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In recent years, several stretches of the aqueduct system have been drained to allow replacement of cracked and bulging sections of century-old concrete.Louis Sahagún, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2023
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Wednesday 🎨 Discover the art of needle felting at The Line Hotel from 6:30-8:30pm.Nicole Cobler, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps their most felting loss of this recent skid, despite being blown out in Denver, was their 17-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, as Kirk Cousins threw four interceptions, one of which was returned fo a touchdown.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2024
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In the past, the state's transportation and electricity infrastructure has been severely affected by extreme cold events.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Lawyers for others affected by the blast did not respond to requests for comment.Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2025
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But others argue these budget controls are ensuring Connecticut won’t return to the 2010s, a decade marred by frequent annual deficits and some of the largest tax hikes in state history.Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2025
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The couple welcomed two children, True, 6, and Tatum, 2, but their romance was marred by Thompson's multiple cheating scandals.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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The silverware joined Ski Dubai's awards for being crowned the Best Indoor Ski Resort at the World Ski Awards for the past nine years running.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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On January 3, Glimpse joined the majority of workers at Jingle whose paychecks never arrived.Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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Logging can also leave behind more combustible species like cheatgrass, an opportunistic invasive that thrives in disturbed areas and is near-impossible to eradicate.Elizabeth Miller, Outside Online, 12 Jan. 2025
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Look for disturbed sleep patterns, excessive fatigue, anxiousness, or extreme procrastination.David Ko, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Amazon objected to the 2022 warehouse election results, alleging the Amazon Labor Union and the federal labor board had tainted the vote.CBS News, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Some see all Russians and their cultural heritage as irredeemably tainted by imperial thinking, a view heavily influenced by post-colonial studies in American academia.Andrew Higgins, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Drugs, success, and conflicting personalities had poisoned members’ relationships.Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
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The iconic American bird was almost wiped out in the 1960s due to the pesticide DDT, which poisoned the eagles and made their eggs weak and flimsy.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Touched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touched. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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