touch (on or upon)

verb

Definition of touch (on or upon)next
as in to specify
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for touch (on or upon)
  1. specify
  2. mention
  3. notice
  4. cite
  5. note
  6. indicate
  7. quote
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
  • Not to mention the fact that an 18-year-old Post Falls High School student fessed up about the harassment, according to the (Spokane) Spokesman-Review.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Adams during his annual speech on Thursday did not mention universal child care but touted his record — from offering all on-time applicants a 3-K seat by the fall, to slashing child care copays for the city’s lowest-income families from $55 to $5 per week.
    Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of mention
Verb
  • Fans of the two stars noticed the interaction and took to Reddit to share their thoughts on the shoutout.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
  • While waiting in line for drinks at the bar alongside his wife, screenwriter Lauren Miller, Rogen noticed Brody and Leighton Meester join the queue.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of notice
Verb
  • That same year, Starbucks closed more than a dozen locations, primarily located in downtown spots, citing safety concerns.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Definition of cite
Verb
  • Smith noted that white-collar employees were more frequently categorized into the good sleeper or insomnia sleeper groups, whereas blue-collar workers were more likely to be catch-up sleepers because of their demanding shift schedules.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Additionally, Wendy's noted that the rapid democratization of AI technologies is making change management easier, as employees are already familiar with using AI in their personal lives, setting the expectation for it in the workplace as well.
    Maribel Lopez, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of note
Verb
  • This material presents information through the date indicated, reflecting the author’s current expectations, and is subject to revision by the author, though the author is under no obligation to do so.
    Katie Stockton, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Recent results indicate a turnaround, with positive comparable store sales in FY 2024.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of indicate
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
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“Touch (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touch%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.

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