tell (on)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tell (on)
Verb
  • If $3 billion in additional funding through 2090 isn't approved, and soon, tens of thousands of people from different genders, races and cultural backgrounds will be affected.
    Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Exchange rates affect everything from groceries to retirement.
    Tom Zachystal, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Crunch talks The industry split on this issue comes as auto bosses prepare to meet the EU’s von der Leyen on Friday.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
  • What To Include In Your Martial Conversations When talking to legal counsel, be as specific as possible.
    Michael Gargiulo, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Her pieces consisted of geometric tops influenced by flowers’ natural designs and also modernized micro shorts.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The efficiency and immediacy of space medicine may well influence healthcare innovation far beyond orbit, inspiring systems that are faster, cheaper, and more accessible.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Paired with returning pro Mark Ballas, Leavitt impressed the judges with her poise and performance.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
  • After opening eyes in 7-on-7 competition over the summer, the senior has impressed Gambrell with his leadership.
    Dan Albano, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The algorithms are tuned with AI models informed by physics, allowing the sensors to adapt in real time without massive data training.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Israel had to inform the US without jeopardizing the operation.
    Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The birds, the flowers, the trees, the soil—each of these entities had a history that preceded its current state, and each stage of that history was informed by both regeneration and violence, and political and environmental factors that impacted it directly and indirectly.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
  • After college, her grandmother gifted her and her siblings some money, and Walters embarked on a major backpacking trip through Europe with friends while her MS symptoms were still nascent and not impacting her mobility yet.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Conceivable is trying to approach the process more holistically by touching every aspect of the workflow rather than point solutions.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Players must also wait to move until the ball hits the ground or is touched by a returner inside the 20-yard line.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Kirk was answering an audience question about mass shootings when the bullet struck his neck, causing students and visitors to flee in panic.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
  • At the same time, maintaining emotional support while encouraging autonomy strikes a healthier balance than enabling avoidance.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 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 17 Sep. 2025.

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