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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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Hitting that figure would rely deeply on the $880 billion charged to the Energy and Commerce Committee, which means Medicaid would necessarily be affected.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
Additionally, taxpayers in Los Angeles County, California, affected by the devastating wildfires in January have until October 15 to file their tax returns for 2024.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Hitting that figure would rely deeply on the $880 billion charged to the Energy and Commerce Committee, which means Medicaid would necessarily be affected.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
Social Security has promised to increase benefits and make retroactive payments to people affected by the windfall elimination provision and the government pension offset.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
But those working within the game are in little doubt that male players are affected, especially in an age when social media adds more noise and pressure than ever before.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Despite having suffered a stroke in 2016 that affected her mobility, Jackson maintains an active schedule with stretching classes twice weekly, water aerobics, and recently line dancing.
—Barbara Bry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Social Security is mailing notices to people who will be affected, and most will see the benefit increases starting this month.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, taxpayers in Los Angeles County, California, affected by the devastating wildfires in January have until October 15 to file their tax returns for 2024.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Hitting that figure would rely deeply on the $880 billion charged to the Energy and Commerce Committee, which means Medicaid would necessarily be affected.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
Additionally, taxpayers in Los Angeles County, California, affected by the devastating wildfires in January have until October 15 to file their tax returns for 2024.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Hitting that figure would rely deeply on the $880 billion charged to the Energy and Commerce Committee, which means Medicaid would necessarily be affected.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
Social Security has promised to increase benefits and make retroactive payments to people affected by the windfall elimination provision and the government pension offset.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
But those working within the game are in little doubt that male players are affected, especially in an age when social media adds more noise and pressure than ever before.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Despite having suffered a stroke in 2016 that affected her mobility, Jackson maintains an active schedule with stretching classes twice weekly, water aerobics, and recently line dancing.
—Barbara Bry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Social Security is mailing notices to people who will be affected, and most will see the benefit increases starting this month.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affected
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There has been a gradual normalization of ties between India and China in recent months after relations were deeply strained in June 2020, when a brutal hand-to-hand battle in the Galwan Valley left at least 20 Indian and four Chinese soldiers dead.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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The Taliban’s strained relationships with Iran and Pakistan further complicate reintegration efforts.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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As the day goes on, Jim goes from a caricature of an arrogant male director to an oddly compelling picture of a pathetic man, moved by spite toward his ex-wife, Anita.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 July 2025
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Actor Tyler Hilton played Chris Keller, a charming but arrogant musician, on four seasons of the teen soap.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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If your kids are similarly musically inclined, CoComelon songs are another solid option.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
18 July 2025
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For now, the Marlins are inclined to have Snelling finish out the season in the minors, though that’s subject to change.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
16 July 2025
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The analytics department had built a mock draft simulator to get a feel for how the board might shake out before the Panthers selected at their No. 57 spot.—
Mike Kaye
July 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 July 2025
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In early March, the command's fighter jets and a U.S. bomber carried out a mock interception over Alaska, showcasing its ability to defend the continent at a moment's notice.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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Bobby Lee is proud of Borderlands, but his experience at the movie's premiere wasn't entirely pleasant.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
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But that policy can also backfire – in part because many regions, such as Marathi-speaking Maharashtra in the west – are staunchly proud of their local language.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
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There’s a risk in becoming too attached to these fawning A.I.s.—
Paul Bloom,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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An attached, 96,000-square-foot performance center will span three floors with room for athletic training, a weight room, recovery spaces, nutrition programming, mental health services, and an equipment room.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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While some can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and concerns, many are created with specific consumers and their needs in mind.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
11 July 2025
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Even if that means stepping into a version of themselves that feels unnatural.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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While the grandiose gestures may seem romantic and well-intentioned, love bombing is almost always followed by devaluation and criticism.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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In Bolivia, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru, collective or cooperative land reforms—less grandiose and more grassroots than the Soviet or Chinese variants—brought substantive and lasting social change.—
Michael Albertus,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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“Affected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affected. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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