as in said
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as in described
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
they told the story of how they had met
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as in talked
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
just tell us what is in your heart
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as in counted
to find the sum of (a collection of things) by noting each one as it is being added
who can tell the number of grains of sand in the world?
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as in informed
to give information to
tell me, when did you begin playing the violin?
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as in instructed
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
told us to sit still and wait
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as in revealed
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
I won't tell your secret to anyone
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Recent Examples of told
Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
The Salt Lake County Jail told Newsweek Murray was released on Tuesday.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
On Wednesday, a suicide bomber disguised himself as a visitor to the Ministry of Refugees compound, detonating his bomb as Haqqani was signing paperwork, a ministry spokesperson told CNN.
—Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Cato could go public next year if market conditions are favorable, Kramer told Fierce Network.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This startling documentary by Chris Smith (‘Fyre,’ ‘100 Foot Wave’) is told through intimate access to Bryan Johnson, a man who has dedicated his life to defy aging.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
People are living longer and there’s more to be said, and more stories to be told.
—Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
The gunman fled, cutting through an alleyway and hopping on to a bicycle, the official told CNN.
—John Miller, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
Crafted a lie that told a deeper truth.
—Ayad Akhtar, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
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Galliano’s cultural impact and technical and inventive Margiela creations have had a halo effect on the brand as a whole, Margiela parent company OTB’s founder and chairman Renzo Rosso told Vogue Business in a recent interview.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
The Salt Lake County Jail told Newsweek Murray was released on Tuesday.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
On Wednesday, a suicide bomber disguised himself as a visitor to the Ministry of Refugees compound, detonating his bomb as Haqqani was signing paperwork, a ministry spokesperson told CNN.
—Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Cato could go public next year if market conditions are favorable, Kramer told Fierce Network.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This startling documentary by Chris Smith (‘Fyre,’ ‘100 Foot Wave’) is told through intimate access to Bryan Johnson, a man who has dedicated his life to defy aging.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
People are living longer and there’s more to be said, and more stories to be told.
—Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
The gunman fled, cutting through an alleyway and hopping on to a bicycle, the official told CNN.
—John Miller, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
Crafted a lie that told a deeper truth.
—Ayad Akhtar, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for told
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Don't breathe down their necks while waiting on said lull, either; rather, observe from a distance until the coast is clear.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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An said party staff and protesters had piled furniture and heavy objects against the revolving entrance door to block soldiers from accessing the building.Ivan Watson, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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After being named the winning bidder last month, The Onion CEO Bell Collins briefly described its plans for Infowars in a statement to social media.CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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It’s been described as one of the most important Spanish-language works of literature of all time.Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As part of his teaching, the court heard that Westwood talked to one teenager, who was raped, about a masturbation scene from Bridgerton.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Prince Harry briefly talked father-son rivalry in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment on his new Netflix show Polo, released Tuesday.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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These changes were informed by 3-language surveys analyzing the preferences of more than 40 Eastern Europeans.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Employees at Maison Margiela were informed of the change Wednesday just ahead of the company Christmas party, which is sure to be bittersweet.Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors claimed Bateman instructed his followers from jail to kidnap the girls and transport them over state lines.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors claimed that Bateman instructed his followers to kidnap several girls, taken from his home and placed in group homes by the the Department of Child Services, and transport them over state lines.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Casting will be revealed at a date closer to filming next year.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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No cause of death was revealed.Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Experts also question Kennedy's ability to counter powerful Washington lobbies -- one of his stated main goals -- in a Trump administration focused on working with big business on deregulating industries.Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024
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As a result of the program, the Army surpassed its stated goal of 55,000 accessions by 300.Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Sep. 2024
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Residents are also advised not to follow behind people who have fallen into the ice, the chief said.Dawn Sawyer, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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People who have tummy tucks, for example, are advised to stay hunched over for two weeks after their procedures while the skin heals.Brenda Goodman, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Told.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/told. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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