TOUCHES (UPON) Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

touches (upon)

verb

present tense third-person singular of touch (upon)

as in alludes (to)

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specifies

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The document also specifies that the tax would apply to any data centers located in space.

— Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026
The legislation also specifies that implementation depends on legislative funding.

— McKenna Mobley, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

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touches (upon)

touchiness

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