glance (upon)

verb

Definition of glance (upon)next
as in to touch (upon)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glance (upon)
  1. instance
  2. mention
  3. notice
  4. specify
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  • What instances like those involving Zverev, Andreeva and Rybakina in Madrid also prove is how counterproductive the upcoming French Open’s decision to eschew ELC and continue using the physical traces of the ball is.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 4 May 2026
  • Along with her participation in the hotel nights, this also included, Jane testified, instances where she was asked to fly with drugs for Combs.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
Definition of instance
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  • Clever and snappy, fresh and silly, a winning combination of classic Looney Tunes gags and contemporary concerns (the press notes mention many influences including, no joke, The Insider).
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Trump on Thursday even mentioned Xi was coming in a few weeks.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of mention
Verb
  • Brandon Inniss said fans will notice the different ways Ohio State is getting its receivers the ball in space.
    — Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The clip then shows Bader walking down the sidewalk in the shoes as onlookers can’t help but notice the bizarre footwear.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of notice
Verb
  • Official statements did not specify how soon China may be able to attempt to get the mission off the ground.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Court filings did not immediately specify a reason for the case’s reassignment.
    — Michael Kunzelman, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of specify
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