as in specifying
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 touching (on or upon)
Verb
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Despite specifying various antics with pills, a belt-as-noose, and a gun, Cloud has given him no real demons to explore.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025 -
IEPs set out guidelines for the special education the school will provide the child, specifying the specific accommodations, type of instruction, and behavioral plans that will be used to support the student.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
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Following yesterday’s RenMac podcast recommendation, worth mentioning is the BG Squared podcast hosted by Brad—shout out to Nick for flagging their latest episode.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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If Thug had come home from prison and refrained from mentioning Gunna, these clips may have never been released by fan pages like X account @Gunnaupdates.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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Still, Highmark would not discuss L’s case in any detail, citing patient privacy.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Progressive former Congressional candidate Josh Weil briefly entered the Senate race earlier this year, but has since dropped out, citing health reasons.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Leaders need to practice empathy by noticing when silence lingers in a meeting, when a camera remains off, or when fatigue from time zones takes its toll.—
Matthew C. Meade,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This was created after noticing that some new hires didn’t show up on their start date due to cold feet, second thoughts, or feeling another offer was safer.—
Roula Amire,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Martin said, quoting Francis’ famous line in Spanish about how the church is open to everyone, todos.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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Wake up, there’s a new Tim Robinson vehicle for your boyfriend to start obsessively quoting.—
Lucy Ford,
Time,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Lin compared Russia’s justification for the war to the messaging of China, noting expansionist aspirations in both countries.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Cox also called for restraint in reaction to Kirk’s assassination, noting that residents of Utah did not riot or loot or engage in violence, and instead held vigils and said prayers.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to Amazon, the quilt has fewer returns than average compared to similar products, indicating that customers hold on to the popular set.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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However, continuing claims for benefits are above the lows, indicating some slowdown in people being rehired after losing their jobs.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Touching (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touching%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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