TOUCH (UPON) Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

touch (upon)

verb

Definition of touch (upon)

as in to bear (on or upon)

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Smith never specified whether his 10-day protocol was liquids-only, time-restricted or a total abstention from food and drink, a distinction that matters clinically.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Greer did not specify Friday which products are covered by the agreements, how tariffs on those goods could change or when the new terms would take effect.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

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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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The announcement doesn’t mention what specific eligibility questions prompted Lomick’s departure from the race.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
Meloni also announced plans to prohibit face-covering garments, specifically mentioning the burqas and niqabs worn by some women and girls, in schools.

— Elena Giuliano, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of mention

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The letters cite stories on construction details related to the East Wing bunker, funding for the White House ballroom, munitions stockpiles impacted by the Iran war and sanctions against Russia.

— Josh Feldman, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2026
Scott also argued that Republicans’ position on the general ballot is improving and that GOP voter enthusiasm for the election has increased 20% in the past two months, citing new polling from Peak Insights, the person said.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2026

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