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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Dust affects your indoor air quality by posing several health threats to the respiratory system.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025 -
And this morning, a huge story affecting some 170 million Americans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Jan. 2025
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Before trying any supplement, talk with a healthcare provider.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
26 Jan. 2025
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That is a location that president and candidate Trump talked quite a lot about, specifically as an example of immigration run amuck.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Many factors influence life expectancy in the United States.—
Julia Craven,
Popular Science,
30 Jan. 2025
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The outcome could define the future of federal nutritional policy and significantly influence public health strategies under the Department of Health and Human Services.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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For now, the organization has impressed one of the most legendary quarterbacks that has played for the storied franchise.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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The production impressed his co-writers, who had suspected Fox would make sure the song’s message remained central to the final recording.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2025
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Just before the webinar, Gingrich said, the CDC informed him that because of an HHS order, the agency was unable to publish the report last week or communicate its findings.—
Amy Maxmen,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
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Therefore, California must take bold action to inform and empower students to make the best decisions about their safety and their family's safety.—
Martha McHardy,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Trump argued that prioritizing diversity over qualifications could negatively impact key areas such as air traffic control and safety.—
John Feng,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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For instance, the Great Depression primarily impacted the daily lives of the Silent Generation, those born between 1928 and 1945.—
Yalda T. Uhls,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
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Any woman who has been inappropriately touched in the workplace will recognize Ms. Lively’s discomfort.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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The police chief touched the gun and his wife’s body shortly after the shot was fired.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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These presidential powers strike at the very heart of our government — they are more typically exercised by a king or a dictator.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Jan. 2025
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The suspect fled and then struck another pedestrian, who survived, police said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Tell (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tell%20%28on%29. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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