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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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025 -
Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Ricardo Torres talked to them about their plans to rebuild.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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According to testimony, Polk identified herself as Zarnowitz's niece and mentioned him as her dad when talking to a credit card company about a credit card in his name that was opened after his death.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Its proximity to its Southeast Asian neighbors, and the extensive migration between the countries, means Myanmar's distinctive culinary offerings are influenced by Thailand, Malaysia, Bangladesh and India.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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In a response posted to social media, Kennedy hit back at the pediatrics academy's criticism, implying that the organization's views were influenced by corporate pharmaceutical funders.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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But as the Chiefs confront the Chargers and a defense that in 2024 led the NFL in fewest points allowed — a unit spearheaded by potent edge rushers Khalil Mack and Tuli Tuipuotu — all eyes will be on the rookie left tackle who has done nothing but impress thus far.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
2 Sep. 2025
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Pictured above, Schnabel, famously no longer impressed by much, clearly thought the moment — and the instant barometric-pressure reading that the sale provided him of his powers of attraction — was worth raising the eyebrows.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But maybe you guys should've informed your employees to inform your guests in person or made an announcement in person before posting it on social media.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Wu hasn’t worked with his source material in a literal way; rather, Rauschenberg’s collages have informed his approach to the collection, which is built around classic American style.—
Vogue Runway,
Vogue,
4 Sep. 2025
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Advertised as a resurgent unit, the Chiefs’ offense punted three straight times to start the game, clearly impacted by the quick departure of Xavier Worthy.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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No one can say with certainty how this will impact the atmosphere when Spurs host Villarreal in the Champions League a few days later.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The whisky opens with the scent of dark cherries, raisins, and Brazil-nut toffee, touched with marzipan and date caramel.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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To complete the sequence, Gray returned to his love and lightly touched hands before drinking a potion to join him in eternity.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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What struck me the most was how effortlessly the hotel manages to be both elevated and comfortable.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Miami event featured teen’s work For Zaldivar, this weekend’s historic sainthood ceremony strikes a personal chord.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Tell (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tell%20%28on%29. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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