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
Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Johnson initially told the driver that police were going to put stop sticks in his path but that plan was scrapped as time was running out, WDAY-TV reported.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Media have been told a press conference will be held soon to provide an update.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Rasmussen told the Journal Sentinel that there's an incredibly high bar that the Democratic Party would have to overcome to win over his vote in November.
—Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Unlike a chatbot, an agent works within the parameters of a process and is told which applications or services to use.
—Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Allen, 74, told previously PEOPLE that there are more challenges ahead for Catherine on this season of the ABC medical drama.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Johnson initially told the driver that police were going to put stop sticks in his path but that plan was scrapped as time was running out, WDAY-TV reported.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Media have been told a press conference will be held soon to provide an update.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Rasmussen told the Journal Sentinel that there's an incredibly high bar that the Democratic Party would have to overcome to win over his vote in November.
—Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Unlike a chatbot, an agent works within the parameters of a process and is told which applications or services to use.
—Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for told
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For the uninitiated: The characters in question are members of the powerful Dutton family, who own the largest ranch in Montana and will do anything to keep it, and the people who work on said ranch.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
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All Puig items utilized in this build will be included in the said kit, which will still keep the bike road-legal.New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Nov. 2024
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In a recent interview with the Journal Sentinel, Hughes described what tourists can expect.Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
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Her younger brother Colin, age six, is the kooky one, while the baby of the family, 4-year-old Laurent, is described by his parents as a philosopher.Catherine Bray, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Cam and Chelsie talked to Makensy about sending Rubina to the jury house, but Makensy pushed back about getting rid of Kimo.David Wysong, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
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In middle school the bullying got so bad that cops talked to the other kids about the effects of such behavior.Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
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None of the cards informed buyers their details would be used by lobbyists and consultants to win elections.Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
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The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said it was informed Sunday that Hamlett, who had been sought on a first-degree murder warrant, was found and arrested in South Carolina.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Residents were also instructed to clean and scrub any containers with hot soapy water or bleach to remove any Aedes aegypti eggs and leave them to dry for at least a day.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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However, locals say the agents continue to be present in the streets but have been instructed to issue warnings rather than take immediate enforcement actions.Hannah Peart, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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His Airness has been revealed as the mystery owner of the one-of-a-kind Pininfarina Battista Targamerica that was on display during this year’s Monterey Car Week.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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Even with interruptions, a detailed assessment in simulation revealed a 96 percent success rate for ladder ascending.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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His stated objective with the broader tariff is to reduce America's trade deficit and to rejuvenate American manufacturing.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Catherine Lyons, who represents Sweet at Russell Carter Artist Management, posted the GoFundMe on Tuesday afternoon, with a stated goal of raising $250,000 for the rocker’s medical care.Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
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For example, while the candidate vying for university professor or academic dean should apply with a CV, the same professional could be advised to use a résumé for non-academic roles, such as the university’s finance director.Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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During and after their sales push, Microsoft salespeople advised government departments and agencies to remove competing products from their IT lineups to cut costs, saying the Microsoft bundle would render those other products redundant.Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Told.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/told. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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