as in reveals
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
we agreed not to let on about our marriage plans to anyone
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lets on (about)
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At the title shoot, Whitney pulls Jen aside to tell her about getting Chicago, but Jen reveals that Zac told her this a week ago.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2026 -
Centering on twin brothers on the run from Chicago with the hopes of opening a juke joint in their hometown in Mississippi, the story soon reveals a greater evil, unfolding into a gothic, slow-burning, claustrophobic vampire tale.—
Kemi Alemoru,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2026
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Attorneys for Meta say the company discloses risks and makes efforts to weed out harmful content and experiences -- acknowledging that some bad material still gets through its safety net.—
MORGAN LEE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Attorneys for Meta say the company discloses risks and makes efforts to weed out harmful content and experiences — acknowledging that some bad material still gets through its safety net.—
Morgan Lee,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The officer tells her that’s littering and asks her to step out of the car.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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In a sign of strength for the streaming platform, Apple’s senior VP of services Eddy Cue tells The Hollywood Reporter that viewership for last week’s Australian Grand Prix was up year over year compared to the 2025 race, which aired on ESPN.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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After taking a keen interest in Regan, Wolf discovers there may be more to her case than meets the eye.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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Things get complicated when a new client (Isabel May) hires Lou, who then discovers her betrothed is a college friend and longtime crush (Manny Jacinto).—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Lets on (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lets%20on%20%28about%29. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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