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)
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By refusing to specify details of the case, the government keeps the possibility alive of changing their reasoning or their claims to have the same effect for different reasons—just as the mob changes its reasoning for killing Cinna.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025 -
The label doesn’t specify the thread count, but the sheets certainly felt soft and luxurious.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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Gasperini has left a lasting influence on many of his former players who have since become coaches in Serie A, including Thiago Motta (Bologna and Juventus), Raffaele Palladino (Fiorentina) and Ivan Juric — not to mention Antonio Conte, who has won multiple league titles with a back-three system.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Its license application also mentions potential entertainment for the establishment, including DJs and bands.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Mariah had noticed the young soldier standing alone while everyone else celebrated with loved ones.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Now is not the time for pastors to wilt or keep our heads down, hoping against hope that we won’t be noticed.—
Rev. Nathan Empsall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Ally Financial — The stock is up 2% after TD Cowen upgraded the financial services company to buy from hold, citing Ally's credit and margin strength.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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In the early hours of March 16, Gunter and multiple other young children were in Dillard’s apartment in the Planeview neighborhood of Wichita while Dillard and her adult friends did tequila shots in her parked car, ABC affiliate KAKE reported, citing court documents.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Gatsby simply couldn’t have existed without Long Island, and the prominence of the novel’s location was noted from the day of publication, as Anne Margaret Daniel illustrates in her article on the author and his relationship with the New Yorker magazine.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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Draghi noted that Europe captures just 5% of global venture capital funds, while the US commands 52%.—
Jan Hammer,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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The quarterback might touch the $1,000 poker chip or tap his chin or touch his black chips to indicate who at the table had the best hand.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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Reason for Wausau's closure isn't clear In the letter, a formal notification that complies with the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988, Wausau's group vice president of the snow and ice division, JP Bourque, did not indicate the reason for the company's closure.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Russini quoted another league head coach who thinks the Ravens have lost their identity on defense.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Miranda fangirled after the concert on Instagram, quoting her.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 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 25 Oct. 2025.
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