TOUCH (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

touch (on or upon)

verb

as in to specify

to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically I do want to briefly touch upon the medieval view of the world before talking about Gothic architecture

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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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Baldoni did not mention Lively, the film or the legal battle in the video, which is almost five minutes long.

— Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 9 July 2026
Analysts cited stagnant comparable sales growth and eroding operating margins, mentioning competition from the likes of Walmart and Club name Costco.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 9 July 2026

Definition of mention

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Coleman cites Collins, Platner’s opponent, as the resilient Republican who doesn’t always toe the party line, keeping her constituency more in mind in her decision-making.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 July 2026
Lawyers for the defendants filed a motion to dismiss Roja’s case on Monday, citing the plaintiff’s failure to comply with discovery demands.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

Definition of cite

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Another resident, Kana Sakakura, noted that countries in Europe, such as the UK, have long histories of female monarchs.

— Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Also, it should be noted that Barack Obama’s Democratic administration, not Trump’s, pioneered the modern policy of blocking asylum-seekers at the border, addressing a surge in Haitian migrants in 2016.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

Definition of note

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Some of the first reports indicated that Adebayo threw a punch at Herro’s head before the two were separated, but some league sources have indicated that initial portrayals of the fight were overblown.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Anecdotal evidence indicates the World Cup has been a boon for Arlington’s hospitality industry, with some restaurateurs and tavern owners saying revenue has exceeded their expectations.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026

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