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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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The urban landscape, with its cracked sidewalks, patchy transit, and the lurking possibility of violence, is a daily challenge.Robert Weisman, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Mar. 2023
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Tazewell uses black in many different fabrications and leans into using a felting technique to depict the deeper story behind Erivo’s character.Essence, Essence, 2 Dec. 2024
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The massive, winding fabric sculpture, stretching nearly 150 feet long, will be suspended from its roof, in all its crocheted, beaded, and felted glory, until October 31.Morgan Meier, Curbed, 12 June 2024
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The suit, filed last week by two San Francisco Bay Area legal advocacy groups against the superior courts of Contra Costa, Los Angeles, San Diego and Santa Clara counties, alleges that more than a million litigants are affected statewide each year by a shortage of certified court reporters.Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Photos from space show the extent of the damage and the areas affected.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Attorneys representing inmates on federal death row have submitted clemency petitions asking for Biden to commute their clients' sentences, with some arguing that their clients had received ineffective legal assistance and had trials marred by racial bias.Khaleda Rahman, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Bumpy recovery Exports have been a rare bright spot for the world’s second-largest economy that has been marred with lackluster domestic consumption and a prolonged housing downturn.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Fed up with the lack of progress, Bryan’s family members and Bradford joined forces with volunteers from the Black and Missing Foundation to hold a community search event in hopes of gleaning a clue that might lead to her whereabouts.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Phillips joined Forbes in 1996 as Publisher of ForbesLife.Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Police responded to two incidents in 2023 where the suspect was emotionally disturbed.Ellen Moynihan, New York Daily News, 18 Nov. 2024
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The phenomenon has grown so popular of late that Yosemite officials say a growing number of visitors have destroyed natural vegetation and disturbed habitats while battling for parking and viewing spaces.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The effects of drinking raw milk tainted with bird flu are still uncertain.Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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But two batches of raw whole milk and cream products tainted with bird flu virus were recalled last month in California — the state hit hardest by the cattle outbreak.Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The reality is Kade was poisoned, murdered.Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 6 Dec. 2024
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The lawsuit claims she was abused and poisoned.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Touched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touched. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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