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
Verb
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Not one person talked to me about it—not Vince, not Hunter, no one from the office.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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She's laid off most of her staff and is talking with a realtor about selling the organization's office building.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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Cultivate a critical understanding of how AI is influencing your life.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The descendants of enslaved Africans have influenced everything from the food to the crafts of the Lowcountry.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
19 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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Jayden was born with autism, Penny told The Commercial Appeal in 2020, adding that his ability to work with this diagnosis and play basketball at the collegiate level impressed him.—
Jackie Tempera,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Discussions around changing West Ada’s classroom display policy in 2022 were informed by this new law, with content neutrality seen as a way to prevent bias — or accusations of bias — in schools.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Mar. 2025
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Informed Consent: Clients should be fully informed about what micro-therapy can and cannot provide.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Consuming one or more alcoholic drinks within three hours of bedtime can impact sleep.—
Elizabeth Barnes,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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The event will take place on Saturday, March 29, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time at Roll & Hill in New York City, with 100% of proceeds supporting those impacted by January’s Los Angeles fires.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The guest room design is sleek, modern, and heavily influenced by Galán's original work, blending art deco touches with Andaz's signature pink embellishments.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Target – whose RSI is 16.8 – lost about 9% this week, touching a 52-week low on Friday and bringing its year-to-date decline to nearly 23%.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Kisses her mouth, but the gesture is awkward, clumsy; their teeth strike together, and Brianna winces.—
Joyce Carol Oates,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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And in the last year- and-a-half, last 18 months, the Houthis have struck or attacked 174 Naval vessels of the United States, attacking the U.S. Navy directly 174 times.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 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 28 Mar. 2025.
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