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as in strained
lacking in natural or spontaneous quality
affected laughter at the boss's jokes an affected southern accent
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as in arrogant
self-consciously trying to present an appearance of grandeur or importance
with her pinkie extended, the four-year-old held her tiny teacup in that affected manner that some women have
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as in inclined
having a liking or affection
after years of being well affected toward their grandchildren, they did not want to lose access to them because of a bitter divorce
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as in influenced
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
their son claims that scary movies don't affect him in the least
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as in concerned
to be the business or affair of
fortunately, hurricane season doesn't affect the West Coast
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as in pretended
to present a false appearance of
she affected complete unawareness that we were talking about her, though she must have overheard
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as in haunted
to go to or spend time in often
a power couple known to affect all the fancy parties in town
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Recent Examples of affected
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Around 900 flights each day are affected by GPS interference, according to Benoit Figuet, a research associate at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences and founder of SkAI Data Services, which since 2024 has tracked such incidents on its site GPSWise.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Passengers traveling to and from the 57th Street station will not be affected.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
But it could be affected down the road if the conflict were to deteriorate and continue for a long time.
—CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
That has crippled Iran’s two biggest non-oil exports, and higher prices have affected everything from plastics to pipes, to fabrics and packaging for groceries like milk, butter and cheese.
—Amir-Hussein Radjy, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The shift in policies has affected many who live in South Florida, the heart of the Cuban community in the United States.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
But none of these conflicts affected so many corners of the world as swiftly as the Iran war.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
The decisions affected about 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
Meanwhile, the Pineland Road wildfire, burning since April 18, was 23% contained at 32,541 acres affected.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Around 900 flights each day are affected by GPS interference, according to Benoit Figuet, a research associate at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences and founder of SkAI Data Services, which since 2024 has tracked such incidents on its site GPSWise.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Passengers traveling to and from the 57th Street station will not be affected.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
But it could be affected down the road if the conflict were to deteriorate and continue for a long time.
—CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
That has crippled Iran’s two biggest non-oil exports, and higher prices have affected everything from plastics to pipes, to fabrics and packaging for groceries like milk, butter and cheese.
—Amir-Hussein Radjy, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The shift in policies has affected many who live in South Florida, the heart of the Cuban community in the United States.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
But none of these conflicts affected so many corners of the world as swiftly as the Iran war.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
The decisions affected about 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affected
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Chinese officials framed the panda transfer as part of a broader effort to strengthen scientific cooperation and cultural ties between the countries, even as relations remain strained.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2026
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Negron said the organizers looked carefully at the strained relations between the two countries and recent violence reports earlier this year in Puerto Vallarta, which is further south of the race’s finish line.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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The series has devolved into a hysteria that the young and arrogant Timberwolves feed on since that first quarter of Game 2.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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However, many thought Tilson Thomas too brash and arrogant to lead an orchestra, and, around the same time, Tilson Thomas fell in with New York’s disco-hopping crowd.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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During the arguments, the justices seemed inclined to find that Trump can’t change the rules for birthright citizenship through an executive order.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Nordic-inclined, open-kitchen Refectory hosts breakfast, lunch, and supper.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Analysts published mock drafts with the Panthers taking Jordyn Tyson and Omar Cooper Jr.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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The segment was the comedian's mock alternative speech to the White House Correspondents' dinner, which aired two days before the real event the Trumps attended together ended in gunfire.—
Mandalit del Barco,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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The proud Westeros family of dragonlords have always been intent on making things bend to their (fair-haired, dragon-loving) will, even when the chips were down.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
27 Apr. 2026
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Gordon Ramsay is one proud dad as daughter Tilly Ramsay completes the TCS London Marathon on April 26 in London.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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The touchpads have a smooth, satiny finish that's so much nicer under the thumb, the triggers have smooth tension that doesn't feel remotely spongy, and the permanently attached rear buttons are nice and clicky.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
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Carlisle & Linny for vintage jewelry; Re-Invintage and Dwell for home décor; Purple Crow Books for new reads from an independent seller; and Volume for a huge record selection with an attached taproom and lounge.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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When choosing soaps to deter deer, gardeners often have success with deodorant soaps that have an unnatural and strong scent, such as Irish Spring, Ivory, Coast, and Dial.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
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Both look awkward and unnatural.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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Later, Mercury in Aries aligns with Chiron, opening the door for honest conversations that can repair something important.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Sleep stages differ in important ways, Monika Schönauer, a sleep researcher at the University of Freiburg, who wasn’t involved in the study, told me.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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“Affected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affected. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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