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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But the ship struck the iceberg from the side, causing a series of punctures along the hull across 18 feet, affecting six of the compartments.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025 -
The precise extent of the cancellations and the specific products affected remain unclear.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Prior to the premiere, O’Brien talked to Variety about the challenge of playing dual parts.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Handmaid's Tale creator Bruce Miller talks the shocking reunion in the season 6 premiere.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Not so long time ago, in a galaxy not so far away, Alfonso Cuarón was unintentionally influencing the future of the Star Wars franchise.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Yet the case stands to influence legal challenges to the Liberation Day tariffs, too, because the President relied on the same mechanism for both the earlier and more recent tariff announcements, declaring a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, of 1977.—
Cristian Farias,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Doctors are perpetually recommending Birkenstocks for foot issues, and they’re reportedly impressed by the quality of these alternatives, too.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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Jaxson Dart impressed scouts at his pro day and may have done enough to pull a Bo Nix and sneak into the first round.—
Fox News Staff,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Our customers seek to be informed, guided and cared for.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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By staying informed and adaptable, banks can responsibly explore stablecoin applications, positioning themselves for longer-term relevance and success in an increasingly digital financial world.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Over 1,300 federal employees impacted by the Department of Education's March 11 reduction in force received their official separation notices Thursday, according to copies reviewed by ABC News.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Ferry service will be impacted on the river north of Jersey City.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The business mails copies of historical documents — attempting to replicate the real documents’ look, touch and feel — and a context page to subscribers, once per month.—
Ryan Johnston,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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Poyet was expecting to have some dinner in the studio during the first half, but then noticed the programme’s host, Mark Chapman, touching his earpiece and looking at him.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Several aftershocks have since struck nearby, including one of 6.4-magnitude, according to the United States Geological Survey.—
Ross Adkin, Alex Stambaugh and Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Myanmar’s ruling junta has declared a state of emergency in six regions -- Sagaing, Mandalay, Magway, northeastern Shan State, Nay Pyi Taw and Bago – after the earthquake struck the country, followed by a series of aftershocks.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
28 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 18 Apr. 2025.
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