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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for touch (on or upon)
Verb
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These policies should address potential misuse, specify acceptable use cases and delineate accountability, especially given the varied regulatory landscapes across regions.—
Rob Green,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025 -
The airline will begin daily service from Seattle to London, though the carrier did not specify a date, and tickets are not yet on sale.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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Not to mention the larger-than-life absence of one Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall).—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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First there’s the commute itself, then, dealing with lugging all of my stuff out to the sand, and the less than pleasant bathrooms… not to mention the overpriced boardwalk food.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
14 Aug. 2025
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Radhi, an Ayurvedic enthusiast, noticed Jay’s sweet tooth was something deeper than an occasional craving.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Other investigators will focus on the crime itself — preserving the crime scene, collecting evidence, and talking to associates who may have noticed something unusual.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The supervisor then assembled it and sold it to Tamura for $1,400, the officials said, citing an interview with the supervisor who was cooperating with authorities.—
Amanda Jackson,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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There is a prix fixe dinner of three courses for a very reasonable $65, though citing seven dishes with supplements of $4 to $8 seems a tad disingenuous.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Han shook off criticisms of the small ring by also noting that both Belly and Jeremiah are college students on a budget.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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As Mousavi noted, some previous studies have lumped all types of potatoes together for their effects on type 2 diabetes.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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Court documents indicated that there were at least four other co-conspirators, including Larry Conner, Roderick Prescott, Suzanne Thompson, and Weldon Wulstein.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Davidson says, quoting an exchange between Sylvester Stallone's titular boxer and his on-screen trainer, Burgess Meredith's Mickey.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Myers quoted another Hollywood legend, MGM studio head Irving Thalberg.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Touch (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touch%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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