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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Sentiments in favor of Louis also touch on parenting norms.
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Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Dansby Swanson’s heads-up defensive play puts finishing touch on Chicago Cubs’ 4-3 win over Arizona Diamondbacks
Dansby Swanson recorded the final out with heads-up defensive play, capping the Chicago Cubs’ 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
And to touch on what Dixie and Charli are up to—first, with Charli and her Broadway debut in & Juliet.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
These outdoor globe lights emanate a warm, ambient glow that can put a functional and fashionable touch on any patio.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
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Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Dansby Swanson’s heads-up defensive play puts finishing touch on Chicago Cubs’ 4-3 win over Arizona Diamondbacks
Dansby Swanson recorded the final out with heads-up defensive play, capping the Chicago Cubs’ 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
And to touch on what Dixie and Charli are up to—first, with Charli and her Broadway debut in & Juliet.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
These outdoor globe lights emanate a warm, ambient glow that can put a functional and fashionable touch on any patio.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Touch on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/touch%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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