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Harmony in relationships should be easier to come upon, and asking for favors may be granted more easily.
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Kyle Thomas, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Since 1935, Social Security has become the most popular and relied-upon federal safety net program.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
The delight of The Gilded Age’s third season inspired us to call upon an old friend (this list) and add more titles to the conversation.
—Elle Carroll, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
The very next night, Williams was called upon again and gave up a go-ahead, two-run single to Rowdy Tellez in the bottom of the eighth inning as the Yankees fell 2-0.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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Kyle Thomas, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Since 1935, Social Security has become the most popular and relied-upon federal safety net program.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
The delight of The Gilded Age’s third season inspired us to call upon an old friend (this list) and add more titles to the conversation.
—Elle Carroll, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
The very next night, Williams was called upon again and gave up a go-ahead, two-run single to Rowdy Tellez in the bottom of the eighth inning as the Yankees fell 2-0.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upon
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Latest figures show that more than 280 people have returned home safely as a result of the inclusion of CAPS as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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This takes place on April 25, marking the day that Australian and New Zealand forces first went into action in the First World War, during the Gallipoli Campaign in Turkey.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Peterson’s cramping issue first popped up — at least publicly — in KU’s exhibition game against Louisville back in October.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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After playing a career-best game to tip off the season, pouring in 31 points against Indiana State, Bradford has gone cold from beyond the arc in the past two games, not attempting a three against Tennessee Tech and missing all five of his attempts on Tuesday night.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Nov. 2025
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“Upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upon. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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