touched (on or upon)

Definition of touched (on or upon)next
past tense of touch (on or upon)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for touched (on or upon)
Verb
  • Thunberg also mentioned the construction over the causeways and said that was likely part of the reason the lanes were not built two-wide during initial construction.
    Michael Praats, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2026
  • Herman Peterson, mentioned in the newspaper caption, was well-known and respected in the community for his involvement with the Boy Scouts, the historical society and many other organizations, according to Anselmo.
    Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • But Ginther noted that the way the stars were to be laid out was never specified, which means some of the designs can appear to be curious and compelling.
    Eric Shawn, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Investigators determined that the first two originated from the same sender, the official told Reuters, though how that conclusion was ​drawn was not specified.
    Jana Winter, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • At the same time, Hurlbut said young people are notably suspicious of AI and pointed out that this spring, several commencement speakers who cited the technology drew boos at graduation ceremonies in Arizona, Florida and Tennessee.
    Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Investigators allege in court documents cited by WGN 9 that on the morning of the shooting, Eddie was seen in nearby security camera footage driving to the area where Kiara lived and walking to the back of her home.
    Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Sharp-eyed court watchers also noticed that Sotomayor listed $4,333 in gifted concert tickets from Rimas Entertainment.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Despite the criticism Williams has received for her hiring practices, Beasley-Pittman noted a decrease in the city’s personnel budget growth.
    Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • People magazine at the time estimated the wedding cost $1 million and noted the event included four bands and a fireworks show.
    Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • His price tag quoted as high as $171 million (€150 million) is a major stumbling block, however, raised by a disruptive bid for that amount from Real Madrid.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • At the Constitutional Convention, only the Bible was quoted more often.
    Robert A. Ballingall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • An original call for service indicated that suspects pulled up to a CBS media vehicle and began shouting racial obscenities at a CBS cameraman who is Black, a law enforcement source said.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026
  • Mayor Mamdani indicated earlier this month that the World Cup isn’t the only big event New York City is hosting in the coming days.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 30 June 2026
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“Touched (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touched%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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