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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The incident reports speak little to the threats to traffic safety in Southeast Nashville but the data reveals another trend: census tracts that are 33%, 47% and 57% Hispanic or Latino.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
29 Aug. 2025 -
The Willis family revealed in March 2022 that Bruce had been diagnosed with aphasia, a language disorder that affects the ability to communicate, and was retiring from acting.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Martin recently disclosed on Michael Krigsman’s CXOTalk.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Boise declined to disclose the terms of its settlement with the couple, and as of Friday had not yet filled a records request for settlement documents.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Aug. 2025
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Researchers from the Institute of Science in Tokyo have discovered that water vapor may be the key to low-temperature solid oxide fuel cells.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Aug. 2025
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Authorities searching for Travis Decker have discovered bones near the Rock Island Campground in Washington state, according to ABC 4.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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The cause of the accident was not immediately known, although the car appeared to have derailed, which a source from the Lisbon Firefighters Regiment told local media may have been caused by a loose cable leading to brake failure.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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Figma added four new AI-native tools to its platform this quarter and told investors on the call to expect significant investments in AI going forward.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
4 Sep. 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 4 Sep. 2025.
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