as in to reveal
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
we agreed not to let on about our marriage plans to anyone
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for let on (about)
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Redd has yet to share any photos of their first child together, nor have the parents revealed their bundle of joy’s name.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
17 June 2025 -
Stripes of baby blue, pink and white icing paint the transgender flag on the outside; cutting into the cake reveals the same pattern within.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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The vulnerabilities, both given a high-severity rating and earning four-figure bounty rewards for the researchers who discovered and disclosed them, could enable a successful attacker to execute arbitrary code on your device with all the consequences that can bring.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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The company did not disclose the amount or terms of the deal.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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First discovered: 6:05 p.m. June 19 Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Baker A new wildfire was reported today at 6:05 p.m. in Los Angeles County, California.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2025
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That entrance was eventually discovered in Nueva Tijuana, a neighborhood only a few blocks from the U.S. border.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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In summer 2001, he was told to quickly pack his bags as the sheriff was coming to evict them.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Additionally, Meghan remarked on how she’s been able to tell her story from her perspective.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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“Let on (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/let%20on%20%28about%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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