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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But Ferrer resigned in 1985, citing low attendance, mounting financial pressures, and criticism of his hiring of his sons to direct and act.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
The May 8 trespassing of Michael Mott marked the sixth breach of the facility’s perimeter fence since 2023, according to The Denver Post, citing Denver Police Department records.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of citing

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Hallie Malitsky, founder of Hallie Rose Design, is also noticing that runways are spilling inspo beyond Fashion Week.

— Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
Selling stock to buy jewelry, homes About 9 miles east of Belnap's office, a very different kind of business is noticing a similar trend.

— CJ Haddad,Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 20 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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The researchers also found that protons could be stored and released repeatedly, indicating that their contribution was reversible.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
Incumbent Democratic Congressman Jared Moskowitz beat democratic socialist Oliver Larkin, indicating that coastal Florida Democrats are not comfortable leaning left of center.

— Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

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