TOUCHING (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

touching (on or upon)

verb

present participle of touch (on or upon)

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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In addition to specifying what an agent is allowed to access, organizations need to be equally explicit about what the agent is expected to accomplish, where autonomous decision-making is appropriate and when human approval is required.

— Sumit Dhawan, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
All 50 states are invited to submit a single response, specifying their contributions such as land, infrastructure, funding, and more.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of specifying

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Spyglass Media said her posts crossed into antisemitism and hate speech, citing what the company characterized as false references to genocide, Holocaust distortion and an implication that Western media conceal Israel’s perspective.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
From a high-rise balcony, the sound would be hardly noticeable, Kasdin said, citing the expert’s findings.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of citing

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Duru first started noticing hair loss and soreness in her scalp around 2016.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 23 Sep. 2026
This could look like pointing out a character’s different skin tone in a board book, or noticing aloud why a toy aisle is divided by color.

— Anahi Collado, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of noticing

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The industry relies on, in part, geometry, manufacturability recommendations, quoting accuracy and more.

— Marc Kermisch, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
The vehicles will use an 800 V electric architecture, and the company is quoting a DC fast-charging time of around 30 minutes to 80 percent.

— Chad Kirchner, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of quoting

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Earlier this week, Rolling Stone listed Laboriel among its top picks for possible replacements, noting his ferocious skills, friendship with Vedder, and his guest feature on the frontman’s 2022 solo LP, Earthling.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2026
Stohr described the Grenoble platform as a major strategic asset for France and Europe both noting that it is integrated into the French industrial value chain from rare-earth refining through permanent magnet production.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of noting

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For individuals with signs and symptoms indicating obstructive sleep apnea, this test can accurately identify the condition 90% of the time.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
The title company found a public notice indicating that the solar company still has a financial interest in the panels on your roof.

— Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

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