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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Boozman’s committee was responsible for drafting legislation affecting nutrition assistance and agriculture programs.—
Alex Thomas,
Arkansas Online,
24 June 2025 -
Extending the ceiling through a reconciliation bill would allow the government to keep making scheduled payments — including Social Security checks, veterans' benefits and tax refunds — and help avoid the kind of financial market turmoil that can negatively affect the broader economy.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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One of the real pleasures of doing the book was talking to the ex-Panthers and the other ‘60s and ‘70s activists who, at this stage of their life, are very eager to have their stories put down.—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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Max Weinberg and Roy Bittan have talked to me about running through a lot of the songs in the living room of Roy’s house.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
19 June 2025
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In their eyes, his music influenced an entire generation of artists and creatives.—
Mark P. Braboy,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
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An early investor-turned-mentor heavily influenced Saller.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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With their grand neo-Renaissance chimneys and imposing chandeliers, the reception rooms were designed to impress.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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Second Round These two heavyweights are not impressing the crowd.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Officials pledged to inform the public through official channels as the situation evolves.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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There is no need to inform domains about their sluggish new competition.—
Michael Gargiulo,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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War compels nations to increase production, which also impacts company earnings.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Thyroid abnormalities Your thyroid—a small gland that sits in the front of your neck and controls your digestion, breathing, heart rate, and mood—can impact your menstrual cycle, too.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Variants of the trend also touched on body shaming.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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The three women separately touch on this contention in society, pointing to discriminatory practices that led to policies like the CROWN Act.—
Essence,
Essence,
19 June 2025
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The barrage led Israel’s defense minister to overtly threaten Iran’s supreme leader. Israel, meanwhile, struck Iran’s heavy water reactor, part of the country’s nuclear program, which its government insists is meant for peaceful purposes only.—
Elena Becatoros,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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This is season 2, which my wife has already watched, and I’m struck by how little drama there is behind the scenes, as all the girls feel like best friends, for the most part.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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“Tell (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tell%20%28on%29. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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