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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 touches (on or upon)
Verb
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Use this setting for any clothing that specifies permanent press on the care tag, as well as with more delicate fabrics that tend to wrinkle.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026 -
Instead, Indiana's Open Door Law only specifies the public's right to observe and record meetings.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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His decree specifically mentions creating an energy transition fund, which could be supported by government revenues from oil and gas exploration.—
Jennifer Morgan,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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Thompson mentions that cartoons from this era often leaned on straightforward ideas about decency, and Doug fit that mold without being preachy about it.—
Alex Shoemaker,
Parents,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Later, after showing Joe how to work the Jet Ski crane, Nathan gets hit in the face by the hook — at the same time that Max notices that another Jet Ski has floated away and runs to get it.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2026
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Baer also notices her clients gravitate toward pieces that feel human and grounded.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Jackson also shared a screenshot of an article by Parade, which cites a report by Deadline that Jackson’s G-Unit Film & Television and Jonah Bekhor and Jonas Bell Pasht’s Citizen Jones are working together on the upcoming project.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2026
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Tanguay cites the connections made around the bar as one of his favorite things about being on site.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Tagle notes these layouts showcase craftsmanship and express design intent, creating a bespoke feel.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Compared to 2019, Horvath notes that a higher share of people aged 55-plus and households with incomes above $150,000 are moving out.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The article quotes two current professors but doesn’t explore why other faculty members critical of the school were too frightened to speak on the record in what Corcoran described as a campus finally open to different opinions.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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Leapmotor quotes a 450-mile range on the WLTP cycle, which is always a little generous, so figure closer to 375 miles under the EPA protocol.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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For example, 10k, 14k, and 18k mean 10-carat, 14-carat, and 18-carat gold, and 925 indicates sterling silver.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
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That the decade’s anniversary is considered worth marking indicates that Bowie’s standing remains undiminished, with an end that came only two days after the release of his final album, the masterly Blackstar.—
Alexander Larman,
Time,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Touches (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touches%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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