as in said
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as in described
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
they told the story of how they had met
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as in talked
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
just tell us what is in your heart
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as in counted
to find the sum of (a collection of things) by noting each one as it is being added
who can tell the number of grains of sand in the world?
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as in informed
to give information to
tell me, when did you begin playing the violin?
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as in instructed
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
told us to sit still and wait
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as in revealed
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
I won't tell your secret to anyone
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Recent Examples of told
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
As a defensive end going to a Power 4 school, I’ve been told $60,000 to $80,000 a semester.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
In the year ahead, China will expand issuance of ultra-long bonds and ramp up efforts to boost consumption, senior officials from China’s National Development and Reform Commission told reporters Friday.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
In August 1979, a Florida sheriff’s deputy told authorities that his wife fatally shot herself at their home south of Tampa.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
Sources told Fox 8 that bomb-making materials were found at the rental property.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Carlsen was told he would be fined $200, and was asked to change his clothes, the federation said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2024
One multiple red and green-lit drones struck a 7-year-old boy and knocked him out upon impact, his parents previously told Fox Orlando.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
Shyer died Friday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after a brief illness, his daughter Hallie Meyers-Shyer, writer and director of the 2017 Reese Witherspoon comedy Home Again, told The Hollywood Reporter.
—Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Dec. 2024
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In fact, three experts told Newsweek that 2025 will look much the same as 2024 in terms of COVID-19 risk.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
As a defensive end going to a Power 4 school, I’ve been told $60,000 to $80,000 a semester.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
In the year ahead, China will expand issuance of ultra-long bonds and ramp up efforts to boost consumption, senior officials from China’s National Development and Reform Commission told reporters Friday.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
In August 1979, a Florida sheriff’s deputy told authorities that his wife fatally shot herself at their home south of Tampa.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
Sources told Fox 8 that bomb-making materials were found at the rental property.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Carlsen was told he would be fined $200, and was asked to change his clothes, the federation said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2024
One multiple red and green-lit drones struck a 7-year-old boy and knocked him out upon impact, his parents previously told Fox Orlando.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
Shyer died Friday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after a brief illness, his daughter Hallie Meyers-Shyer, writer and director of the 2017 Reese Witherspoon comedy Home Again, told The Hollywood Reporter.
—Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for told
Adjective
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Some TikTokers share a standard shower routine—even filming content while taking said shower, yes with the water running and everything.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
17 Apr. 2025
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The plot is complicated in that the characters make a habit of abrupt changes of heart and earnest speeches explaining said changes, but simple in that we’re never left in any doubt as to what’s eventually supposed to happen.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
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Making matters worse, nine in 10 Haitians go all day without eating in what has been described as one of the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
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Mary described her role as largely self-directed.—
E. Tammy Kim,
The New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2025
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Staff from New Hampshire Public Radio talked to everyone, from roadtrippers to small business owners, state park workers, and local university students.—
Natalie Escobar,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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As part of his teaching, the court heard that Westwood talked to one teenager, who was raped, about a masturbation scene from Bridgerton.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 Dec. 2024
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Our customers seek to be informed, guided and cared for.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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By staying informed and adaptable, banks can responsibly explore stablecoin applications, positioning themselves for longer-term relevance and success in an increasingly digital financial world.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Liberty Gas, which provides gas services throughout Lexington, shut off gas lines citywide Wednesday night and instructed all residents to check pilot lights in their homes, city officials said.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2025
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If a player is running late, Vrabel instructed them to communicate.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Their findings revealed that persistent visual cues of disorganization deplete our cognitive resources and impair our ability to concentrate.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Known for documenting her experiences on over 60 cruises, her journey aboard Global Mercy showcased a stark contrast to her usual floating escapes—and revealed how cruise ship design and operations underpin this vital humanitarian effort.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos‘ aerospace company Blue Origin doesn’t seem all that close to its stated objective of a world in which millions of people live and work in space.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
14 Apr. 2025
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The stated goal for GPT-5 will be consolidation, a branding move to unify o-series models and GPT-series models.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 Apr. 2025
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Strength training three times per week is ideal, the doctor advised.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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The Pickens County Sheriff's Office has advised the public to avoid state Highway 11 near the Table Rock fire.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Told.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/told. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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