touch (upon)

verb

Definition of touch (upon)next
as in to bear (on or upon)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for touch (upon)
  1. specify
  2. instance
  3. mention
  4. notice
  5. quote
  6. cite
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
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
  • 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
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
  • Prices are typically quoted per troy ounce, which is slightly heavier than a standard ounce.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • The researchers quoted students’ attempts to parse the passage.
    — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Definition of quote
Verb
  • 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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“Touch (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touch%20%28upon%29. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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