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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Be sure to keep those affected in the loop, so everyone understands the overall plan and the specific next step.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026 -
If someone is affected by heat, immediately transfer them to a cool and shaded area.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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He's seen all the computer models, he's talked to all the experts, he's seen the footage coming out of Oklahoma.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Dobbins is a delight to watch and even more fun to talk to.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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Beane is the progenitor of the Moneyball movement, the search for inefficiency in roster building that, today, has influenced every Major League Baseball front office.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Deep and smoky with impressive control and just a touch of Etta James rasp, Spiro’s is a voice not so much influenced by jazz legends like Winehouse or Nina Simone but rather a direct descendant.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Lacey has apparently impressed in Manning’s absence.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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Country singers impressed, as did the unique vocal stylings of dementia-care aide Brooks Rosser, who is all but certain to be among the last standing in the competition.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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From the haunting coastline of Namibia to off-road adventures in Iceland, let the 13 trips ahead inform your next adventure.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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Instead of publishing that letter, Guerra said the state Democratic Party should have gone straight to releasing the VOTER Index and framing it simply as an opportunity to inform voters about the state of the race for governor.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Babak Hafezi, an adjunct professor of international business at American University who has worked with wineries in California and on the East Coast, told Fox News Digital he's not seen scientific data proving GLP-1 drugs are materially impacting wine consumption.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Jane Andriese and Grace Matke, both of Lowell, came by Thursday to donate bread, lunch meat, cheese, fruit, granola bars, and other food items for the first responders and community members impacted by the storm.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nick Halic leaned forward, his hand touching the head of senior Charles Eleri while offering a pep talk.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The desparation shot was wide left, never touching the rim or backboard.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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The most serious mid-air collision involving the plane happened in 1966, when a B-52 bomber carrying nuclear bombs struck a tanker near Palomares, Spain.—
Kim Tong-Hyung,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The attack occurred after projectiles struck four other vessels in Gulf waters, according to port, maritime security and risk firms.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Tell (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tell%20%28on%29. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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