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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His footwork, his mindset, and he’s not affected by having one bad play.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025 -
For those already affected, understanding the rules around theft loss deductions is essential.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Kirk Gibson speaks Our Jack Harris talked to Dodgers icon Kirk Gibson recently about Freddie Freeman‘s grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Ramona goes out to talk to her — and, indeed, the woman in the yard, played by the Nigerian-American artist, dancer, and actor Okwui Okpokwasili (who mimics the imperious glare of Grace Jones), talks back to her with a kind of sinister civility.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
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With most weddings, the bride is the one who heavily influences the process — from the choice of venue to the invitations, as well as the outfits.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Studies show that brand authenticity positively influences consumer trust and emotional connection.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The latter film centers on Billy Brown (Vincent Gallo), who was recently released from prison and returns to his hometown with a desperate need to impress his parents.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Doherty says Cooper — who makes his acting debut in the series — impressed her.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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According to Kang, investment in innovative projects should inform how the company should move forward.—
Jessica Mendoza,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Midway through the night, one of the managers reportedly informed the coworker that the bar would need to stay open until 2 a.m.—a significant shift from the 11 p.m. closing time listed on the venue's website for Sunday through Thursday.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Their offense was able to provide them a path to victory, which may be impacted based off the defensive look Bruce Pearl has in store for Florida.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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How Wednesday’s severe weather will impact specific metro areas or what time the brunt of the storms are expected to hit is still unclear at this time, Ratzer said.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Walking around the stadium, the only part that looks like it hasn’t been touched since 2019 is the top concourse and seating area.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2025
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The shift is pushing into domains where only humans operate today—strategic negotiations, creative problem-solving and high-stakes decisions—expanding into the $20 trillion market of human expertise that software has never touched. 2.—
Ethan Batraski,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The area struck is a residential and commercial area and is close to at least two schools.—
Bassem Mroue,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Her latest launch is a wall paint collection, and the colors are striking.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Tell (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tell%20%28on%29. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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