1
as in influenced
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 talked
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 told (on)
Verb
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Longer-term rates, like mortgage rates, are more influenced by inflation and other economic factors.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026 -
As a teen-ager, Libby was influenced by Aaron Sorkin and Annie Baker, a real Devil-on-one-shoulder, angel-on-the-other situation.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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People walked in and out of scenes and talked but didn’t do anything.—
Akhil Sharma,
New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Hillsboro Police Mobile Command Center was stationed at the scene, and that was where detectives first talked to Tanya.—
Natalie Morales,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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At least three people who were on the firm’s private credit team prior to the purchase are among those affected, according to people with knowledge of the matter.—
Olivia Fishlow,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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The brand also heard repeatedly from working women and moms who described how prolonged sitting or postpartum changes affected their hip shape, yet most jeans simply mirrored those changes instead of offering support.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Jan. 2026
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While the end result impressed onlookers, getting the system working took significant effort.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Deadline hears its an ensemble piece led by Goth, who originally was earmarked for a supporting role but impressed Triet so much she was offered the lead, with Janney and Scott also in bigger parts.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The judge immediately informed them that the lawyer had not filed the necessary paperwork.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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Shaped by women who lead recognizable organizations and informed by real-world experience, the platform prioritizes long-form thought leadership that professionals trust.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the last five years, Tropical Storm Isaias (2020), Hurricane Henri (2021) and remnants of Hurricane Ida (2021) impacted the state.—
Maleena Muzio,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
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Over the years, the cemetery has been impacted multiple times due to construction of roadways and railways, including the highway construction in the 1980s and 1990s.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
31 Jan. 2026
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The cop in front of her touched her wrist, the mustached one clamped a hand on her shoulder, and the one to her right grabbed her sleeve.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Lulu touched so many lives in her short time here.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Russia struck Ukrainian energy assets in several regions of Ukraine on Thursday but there were no strikes on those facilities overnight, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Five missiles and 25 drones struck in 15 regions and 80 drones were shot down, according to the air force.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Told (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/told%20%28on%29. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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