GLANCED (UPON) Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

glanced (upon)

verb

past tense of glance (upon)

as in touched (upon)

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The figure was significantly higher than analysts’ 44% estimate, but Huang and Nvidia CFO Colette Kress specified that there were still heavy supply constraints holding back the $5 trillion chipmaker.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Boone specified that Judge expected to see some overhand pitching on Tuesday.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026

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Like all other alumni interviewed for this story, one of the first things Oberlander mentioned about her love for Killian was athletics — football games in particular.

— Austin Horn August 29, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
As mentioned above, Turkey’s deployment of TB2s in the country’s civil war in 2020 proved decisive, with these drones helping break the LNA’s siege on Tripoli and empowering GNA ground forces to repel Haftar’s fighters.

— Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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Kelce’s confirmation comes after fans noticed a framed photo from his and Swift’s wedding showing the couple holding a fluffy white puppy.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 1 Sep. 2026
Speaking with Sharp and Fabrizio, Sandra Kalander noticed their discernable sincerity in wanting to identify the victim and recognize their humanity, despite the time that had passed.

— Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026

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