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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
Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Local election officials told the county Board of Supervisors last month that the complaint was unfounded.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Witnesses told police that a group of around 10 young people were gathered in the street before the shooting took place.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell recently told ESPN’s Kevin Seifert that McCarthy is getting ready for that competition.
—Matthew Davis, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Co-owners Stavros Basmas and Michael Ntourmas based many of their menu items on family recipes, Basmas told CharlotteFive at the restaurant on Friday.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Sharom Gil, one of Gutierrez Molina’s friends, told Telemedellín that the missing man and another colleague left the hotel to go out on the town.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
An economic opening would be a roundabout way of getting to the end goal, one close Rubio friend told USA TODAY.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The man told the firefighters that he had been disoriented in the area for the previous two days, Cal Fire officials said.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
This would mark the largest monthly increase dating back to October 1990, Doyle told clients in a March 25 note.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Local election officials told the county Board of Supervisors last month that the complaint was unfounded.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Witnesses told police that a group of around 10 young people were gathered in the street before the shooting took place.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell recently told ESPN’s Kevin Seifert that McCarthy is getting ready for that competition.
—Matthew Davis, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Co-owners Stavros Basmas and Michael Ntourmas based many of their menu items on family recipes, Basmas told CharlotteFive at the restaurant on Friday.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Sharom Gil, one of Gutierrez Molina’s friends, told Telemedellín that the missing man and another colleague left the hotel to go out on the town.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
An economic opening would be a roundabout way of getting to the end goal, one close Rubio friend told USA TODAY.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The man told the firefighters that he had been disoriented in the area for the previous two days, Cal Fire officials said.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for told
Adjective
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Step 3: Don’t follow through on said promise, infuriate and alienate fans.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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The study included ticket prices, which were primary and resale from Ticketmaster, food and drinks, and parking for said family.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The primary suite is described as storage-rich and spa-like, with multiple closets and a bath built for lingering.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The clip, shared by her owner, shows the golden retriever—now named Kaiko—settling into a bedroom on what was described as her very first night living indoors.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Neighbors have talked to neighbors.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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It shouldn’t be judged through a lens of how Democrats talked in 2016.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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On their first night in Guangzhou, while Joost was in the private shower attached to their room, Martha pulled her money pouch from the recesses of her pack and counted her traveller’s checks.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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However, Georgia’s results were counted three times, including a full hand recount, each time confirming Biden’s victory.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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But White, who went on to be listed as a co-author of the study, told KFF Health News that parents should have been informed that the risks included metabolic acidosis and NEC.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The news of his death was confirmed in a Facebook post shared by his colleague, friend and fellow animator Paul Dini, who was informed of Caldwell’s death by Dan Haskett, an animator and art director.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2026
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According to the text messages, Del Valle allegedly instructed Randazzo to message one of the victims about meeting up at the apartment.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The prosecutor said that Abril, during the 911 call, instructed Patricia MacEgan to order law enforcement officials to back up from their positions and to move aerial drones that were monitoring Abril’s location.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The winner will be honored on the Fort Worth All-Area Team, which will be revealed Monday.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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The imaging revealed some thickening in my breast tissue, which can indicate anything from an infection or cyst to (rarely) cancer.—
Jillian Wager,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The stated purpose is to assist with airport operations during the shutdown, not to screen immigration status.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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There is no evidence in the documents that the grant money was used for anything other than its stated purpose.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Told.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/told. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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