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
Verb
  • 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
  • Topics under discussion included changes in the industry over the last decade, instanced by the rise of digital and gaming, audience fragmentation, and the emergence of disruptive technologies such as AI.
    — Liza Foreman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2023
Definition of instance
Verb
  • In the middle of one end of the FireCuda X Vault (both ends are styled with the ridged texture mentioned above) is a USB Type-C port.
    — Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 16 July 2026
  • Another important culprit is the assumption that a creator’s intention behind not mentioning certain exceptions was antagonistic or exclusionary.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of mention
Verb
  • Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
    — CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • Clear a shelf, soften a room, or give yourself space to notice what has been quietly building in the background.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026
Definition of notice
Verb
  • Harry last saw his father in February 2024, shortly after it was announced that the monarch was undergoing treatment for cancer, though the palace never specified the type.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Health officials declined to identify the facilities or to specify reasons, other than saying that the long-term care industry opens facilities and increases or decreases beds based on business factors.
    — Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 5 July 2026
Definition of specify
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“Glance (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glance%20%28upon%29. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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