GLANCE (UPON) Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

glance (upon)

verb

Definition of glance (upon)

as in to touch (upon)

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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

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Like Southampton and as mentioned above, Norwich finished strongly after a slow start.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
This is consistent across multiple studies, repeated in different countries around the world, including those mentioned in today’s press conference.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of mention

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Orange County beachgoers notice that there's a lot of stingrays lately, and lifeguards say the warm water, especially in places where the surf is relatively calm, is contributing to a dramatic increase in the number of stingray incidents.

— Michele Gile, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Apartments with sticky floors and landlords absentee enough not to notice, or care, if a living room became a mosh pit.

— Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of notice

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Today, to qualify for a CEP grant, hopefuls must show popular support by raising a sum specified for their office in contributions between $5 and $340 and a number of donors must be future constituents.

— Elona Vaisnys, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
The façade was lighted from below by the exterior lights that specified the building, separated it from the other night buildings.

— Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026

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