1
as in to affect
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
the pressure of final exams is beginning to tell on the students in the dorm
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2
as in to talk
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities
detectives convinced the perpetrators in custody to tell on their associates
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tell (on)
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Beyond investment strategy, how does this lack of organization affect someone’s ability to plan for retirement?—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025 -
Hot temperatures also affected water quality in nearly every one of the world’s 75 main lakes, the report found.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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Schweigert emphasized the importance of talking slowly, before sending participants back to the breakrooms to reintroduce themselves with a more deliberate pace.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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When Zuckerberg started talking, Boz's glasses began displaying subtitles.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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One of the fundamental factors influencing the sustainability of this withdrawal rate is the manner in which retirement funds are invested.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Exploring how London’s Blitz nightclub influenced ‘80s club culture, the show highlights fixtures at the club.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Paired with returning pro Mark Ballas, Leavitt impressed the judges with her poise and performance.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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After opening eyes in 7-on-7 competition over the summer, the senior has impressed Gambrell with his leadership.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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In one email reviewed by USA TODAY, a CDC employee was informed that their reasonable telework accommodation request had been withdrawn with no further explanation or justification in the middle of the night, giving them fewer than eight hours of notice before the next workday began.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Bluemercury was gracious enough to clue our editors in on what its hottest products of the season are, so that you can be better informed when filling your cart with moisturizers, shampoos, serums, hair styling tools, eyeliners, and all sorts of other beauty essentials.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Running the washer while someone is showering or using another water-heavy appliance can definitely impact the other.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Flooding from thunderstorms also impacted roads in desert locations of southeast California.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Conceivable is trying to approach the process more holistically by touching every aspect of the workflow rather than point solutions.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Players must also wait to move until the ball hits the ground or is touched by a returner inside the 20-yard line.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Kirk was answering an audience question about mass shootings when the bullet struck his neck, causing students and visitors to flee in panic.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, maintaining emotional support while encouraging autonomy strikes a healthier balance than enabling avoidance.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Tell (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tell%20%28on%29. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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