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Recent Examples of upon
For example, the color red is frowned upon and cannot be worn.
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Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
All of which meant Anderson tucked and rolled upon hitting the ground — and executed two perfect somersaults that carried her over the finish line.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 3 June 2025
Written on them is the oath that the researchers took upon becoming civil servants, according to one IFPTE member who asked not to be named.
—Joanna Thompson, Space.com, 28 May 2025
In turn, those aerosol particles provide a surface for water vapor to condense upon and form clouds.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 May 2025
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Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
All of which meant Anderson tucked and rolled upon hitting the ground — and executed two perfect somersaults that carried her over the finish line.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 3 June 2025
Written on them is the oath that the researchers took upon becoming civil servants, according to one IFPTE member who asked not to be named.
—Joanna Thompson, Space.com, 28 May 2025
In turn, those aerosol particles provide a surface for water vapor to condense upon and form clouds.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upon
Preposition
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However, the chances of rain and thunderstorms return on Friday and persist until Sunday.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
22 July 2025
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The pool brand names and model numbers can be found on the pool liner on the outside of the pool.—
Melina Khan,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
Preposition
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Tszyu’s next defense was his bloody bout against Fundora.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Charges have yet to be filed against the 25-year-old man arrested in the abduction.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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“Upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upon. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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