touch on/upon
phrasal verb
touched on/upon; touching on/upon; touches on/upon
1
: to briefly talk or write about (something) : to mention (something) briefly
The reports touched on many important points.
She touches upon the issue in the article but never fully explains it.
2
: to come close to (something) : to almost be (something)
Her actions touched on treason.
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The ruling didn't touch on the merits of either side of the lawsuit.
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Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 18 June 2025
Edmonton's Kasperi Kapanen put the finishing touch on the win with an empty-net goal as time was winding down to make it 6-3.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
Too many leaders have lost touch on what’s really happening in K-12 public education.
—Milly Arciniegas, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2025
Though many language learners obviously appreciate the human touch on their materials, Duolingo isn't the only one leaning toward AI for language education.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 25 May 2025
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Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 18 June 2025
Edmonton's Kasperi Kapanen put the finishing touch on the win with an empty-net goal as time was winding down to make it 6-3.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
Too many leaders have lost touch on what’s really happening in K-12 public education.
—Milly Arciniegas, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2025
Though many language learners obviously appreciate the human touch on their materials, Duolingo isn't the only one leaning toward AI for language education.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 25 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for touch on/upon
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“Touch on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/touch%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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