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touching on

ADJECTIVE
referring
Synonyms
STRONG
attributing citing hinting implying indicating mentioning quoting remarking suggesting
WEAK
bringing up
PREPOSITION
about
Synonyms
WEAK
apropos as concerns as respects dealing with in connection with in relation to in respect to referring to regarding relative to touching
Antonyms
WEAK
afar away distant far remote

Example Sentences

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Sieg emphasized that his business is hiring advisors while deploying AI, touching on an inherent tension between humans and tech in his industry.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Grohl demoed more than 50 songs - typically in the middle of the night, many of them instrumental, touching on influences as diverse as Massive Attack, Pink Floyd and Bad Brains.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The nuclear-secrets allegations add a strategic twist touching on China’s battle-readiness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

“We are the best at what we do,” Nolan said, touching on last year’s 40% dip in DGA member employment with a note of solidarity and urgency.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

“Two new faces in one day,” Graham said gently, knowing he was touching on a delicate subject.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss