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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After years of fraught negotiations between the states failed to yield a deal, federal authorities have stepped in and are expected to publish a plan in the coming days specifying the exact reductions required of states through 2028.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Without specifying which operators, Trost added platforms within the space also have a responsibility in following regulation, rather than working around it.

— Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of specifying

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Pavao also testified that the site mentioning suicide was accessed through a series of clicks on the Wikipedia page for singer-songwriter Tom Hall, who died by suicide.

— Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
The Wolf of Wall Street star then tried his luck at mentioning a rom-com costar.

— Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of mentioning

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Coach Regis Le Bris appears to have quelled that for this summer, citing a lack of other striking options beyond Brian Brobbey in a season where his side have European football to contend with on top of domestic matters.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
The new investment consortium has an option to become the majority shareholder of Liverpool FC at a valuation around $8 billion in the next 12 months, CNBC reported, citing an anonymous source.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of citing

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That has shifted in recent years, however, with doctors noticing the summer spikes were starting to get larger than their winter counterparts.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
But an hour later, the attorneys told CNN, the group began noticing problems with the bilge pump on one of their boats, the Triton.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of noticing

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Crisp poplin picks aren’t the only nighties worth noting—longline maxis have endless versatility throughout the season, as do slinky black slips.

— Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Community member Joe Hood expressed his support for the ban, noting the health risks associated with plastic, such as microplastics entering the body.

— Frankie Rowley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of noting

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Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the new proposal, indicating a potential compromise between €60 million and €80 million.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
But an image included in the post features what appears to be a mockup soccer badge, indicating that Small Axe might be making a soccer game that goes head-to-head with EA Sports FC.

— Jay Peters, The Verge, 13 Aug. 2026

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