letting on (about)

verb

Definition of letting on (about)next
present participle of let on (about)
as in disclosing
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 letting on (about)
  1. disclosing
  2. revealing
  3. discovering
  4. telling
  5. uncovering
Verb
  • Many autistic individuals experience retaliation or mistreatment after disclosing their autistic identity or behaving in ways that deviate from neurotypical norms.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • But on the whole, users are disclosing real things about themselves, and AI companies are taking note.
    Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of disclosing
Verb
  • In 2021, Payne also discussed his substance use issues on the Diary of a CEO podcast, revealing his struggle with depression and substances during the chaotic 1D years.
    Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Like, possibly summoning the actual Satan real, along with revealing some very disturbing traits in Dylan’s crush, Judith (Jessica Treska), and some of the other cool kids at school.
    Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of revealing
Verb
  • Wright began checking around the area and ended up discovering an elderly male laying on the ground calling for help just a short distance from the cabin.
    Jon Haworth, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Plan for a realistic financial runway while customers are discovering your business.
    Shaun Lewis, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of discovering
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  • Known for their viral phone accessories (in particular the Puffer & Social Media Seriously Harms Your Mental Health cases), Urban Sophistication built a cult following by reinterpreting the everyday objects, telling a story behind every design.
    Angela Lei, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This, as a filmmaker telling this particular story, is infinitely more interesting.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of telling
Verb
  • Every day we’re given a new theme and then tasked with uncovering all the words on the grid that fit that theme, including a spangram that spans two sides of the board.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • At a recent comedy show, the 53-year-old spoke about federal authorities uncovering a surplus amount of baby oil during a raid on the Hip-Hop mogul’s property.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of uncovering
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letting (someone) know

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“Letting on (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letting%20on%20%28about%29. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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