1
as in influences
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 talks
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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That's a variable that influences the outcome of a study and sometimes even creates a false association.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
9 Sep. 2025 -
This guides both the fashion influences the company chooses to follow, as well as the creation of functional, emotionally durable garments.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Sep. 2025
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Avrich talks to Deadline in regards to how this went down.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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First up this week, Joelle Renstrom talks with Drew about being a teacher in 2025 and her recent essay for the site about Cliffs Notes.—
The Lit Hub Podcast,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Walters, 57, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) at 21, which affects her gait and balance, requiring her to use a walking stick.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The change affects hundreds of scientists and researchers, many of whom are funded by NASA to conduct their work in climate science, space and other disciplines, the sources said.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Reconnecting with the beauty, awe and wonders of life within and around us informs our senses, perceptions, thoughts and actions as well as improving our well-being.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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There are, the film informs us at the end, two Shakers who are still around; at its height, the congregation numbered about 6,000.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
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While obviously talented, Hubbard impresses teammates and coaches with other skills as well.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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The property impresses with on-site Mediterranean cuisine at Le Bizazz and an enviable art collection, complete with a sculpture room.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
2 Sep. 2025
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Technology works, but scaling it to a level that meaningfully impacts global emissions is an entirely different challenge.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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About The Daily Money Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer and financial news from USA TODAY, breaking down complex events, providing the TLDR version, and explaining how everything from Fed rate changes to bankruptcies impacts you.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Folks know that the injuries where nobody touches you are usually, probably the most serious ones.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Planting Dignity in Every Backyard Food insecurity touches forty-four million Americans, thirteen million of them children.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Tells (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tells%20%28on%29. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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