as in to specify
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
I do want to briefly touch upon the medieval view of the world before talking about Gothic architecture
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for touch (on or upon)
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New Hampshire Fish and Game did not specify any additional details surrounding Luth's medical emergency.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
15 June 2026 -
These sites have not yet been specified.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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The same breakfast and lunch buffets are also served in the smaller bistro on Deck 8, which provides some excellent views of the surroundings—not to mention easy access to outdoor decks if wildlife is spotted during a meal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Obviously, there are a bunch of additional considerations that could significantly alter this story, and the researchers mention a few.—
Scott K. Johnson,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
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Conglomerates like Frito-Lay noticed when smaller indie pickle brands started to take off and Trader Joe’s quickly capitalized on the pickle craze with its private-label pickle offerings.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Maybe not an 8-year-old’s, but mom's best friend is the only one besides her husband who seemed to notice.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Jelly Roll listed the date of separation as May 9, and cited irreconcilable differences.—
Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Another important technique cited by several panelists is designing systems that are effectively able to regulate each other.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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Newsom aides blame late paperwork amid emergency response, noting the donations were disclosed before regulators inquired.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Data collected in January also revealed several hundred adult king penguins across Heard Island have died, with scientists noting mortality was above normal levels.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Authorities have said evidence indicated Wanner was kept alive for at least several days after she was kidnapped.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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As videos shared online Tuesday indicate, that work included a toxic chemical being being poured into the pool.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The prices aren’t quoted but top-end C Seed ultra-luxury self-folding TVs are over US$400,000, so the Bugatti gogglebox could be approaching half a million.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
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Reuters quoted two regional sources as saying the UAE had agreed to release a total of $10 billion, more than $3 billion of which had already been delivered.—
Azhar Sukri,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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“Touch (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touch%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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