touch (upon)

verb

Definition of touch (upon)next
as in to bear (on or upon)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for touch (upon)
  1. specify
  2. instance
  3. mention
  4. notice
  5. quote
  6. cite
Verb
  • In 2023, there was one incident of unruly passenger behavior for every 480 flights compared to one for every 568 flights in 2022, the trade association said, without specifying how many of these incidents involved alcohol.
    Issy Ronald, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The law does not specify a time frame in which this disclosure should occur.
    Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of specify
Verb
  • This sentence was changed on 30 November 2018 after some readers pointed out to the author instances in the literature that had considered these issues.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 15 Nov. 2018
  • Topics under discussion included changes in the industry over the last decade, instanced by the rise of digital and gaming, audience fragmentation, and the emergence of disruptive technologies such as AI.
    Liza Foreman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2023
Definition of instance
Verb
  • Mock draft: While events such as the Senior Bowl, scouting combine and pro days — not to mention free agency — will surely provide critical insights, many fans are already wondering if their team can land a top talent.
    Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers is some pretty good company to be mentioned with in the same breath.
    Austin Mock, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of mention
Verb
  • In the fall of 2022, Kohn went to a dermatologist after noticing lines form on his head.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Image Nicole Hernandez has been noticing couples express interest in a special culinary addition to their wedding menu.
    Sadiba Hasan, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Definition of notice
Verb
  • In 2022 three wealthy businessmen paid $55 million each for a ride aboard a SpaceX rocket that took them to the ISS—a figure that’s a lot closer to the 70 billion KRW amount quoted in the K-drama.
    Regina Kim, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Hegseth was pushed out of the group over his alcohol abuse on the job, according to three sources quoted in the story.
    James Powel, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of quote
Verb
  • Smith dropped both cases after Trump won the 2024 election, citing a Justice Department policy that prohibits the prosecution of sitting presidents.
    Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
  • That same year, Starbucks closed more than a dozen locations, primarily located in downtown spots, citing safety concerns.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of cite
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