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)
Verb
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An email, meeting note, or quick request could affect how others read your authority.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2026 -
The closure will affect 205 employees at the New Britain Facility, Gravalec wrote.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Yousef Miller, a member of the North County Equity and Justice Coalition, was out on Buchanan Street on Monday, talking with people who pulled over to ask what had happened to Sheron.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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On Morrison For the launch of Ohio’s year-long, state-wide celebration of Toni Morrison, Namwali Serpell flies to Columbus to talk with poet and essayist Hanif Abdurraqib.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The lawsuit alleges the captain later confronted Steward and attempted to pressure him into taking the matter to human resources in an effort to influence the investigation.—
Ben Wheeler
May 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
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Researchers also noted that the result may influence other geometry problems long thought unrelated to number theory.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
Verb
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It’s been her developmental potential, paired with a veteran’s on-court demeanor, that has impressed her new teammates so far.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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Here’s a look at six unheralded players battling to impress the Panthers after bouncing around the league a bit.—
Mike Kaye
May 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 May 2026
Verb
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The vibe is more relaxed while still being acutely supportive and informed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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The routines that informed the self are gone.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Building on the growth trend established since the fourth quarter of last year, the DTC channel continued to deliver positive results at constant exchange rates, while the overall performance was impacted by lower volumes in the wholesale channel, said Greco.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Betz also pointed to Michigan's lower birth rates, which have shrunk the pool of 18-year-olds seeking a college education, a trend that heavily impacts small private institutions like Siena Heights.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The goal is to remove the pieces without touching the metal edges, which triggers a buzzer and a flashing red nose.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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Another photo showed Andrew touching the woman’s abdomen.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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What is striking about this moment is that America is not merely acknowledging the Jewish roots of some of its values historically, but openly turning again to a distinctly Jewish practice as a possible source of wisdom for the present.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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The two stayed friendly afterward, and Williams stood by Longet when tragedy and scandal struck a year later, in 1976.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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“Tell (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tell%20%28on%29. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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