TELLING (ON) Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

telling (on)

verb

Definition of telling (on)

present participle of tell (on)

as in affecting

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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as in talking

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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Verb

Over time, these small issues add up, affecting both vehicle appearance and passenger comfort.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
Honestly assessing whether an injury is affecting daily life and long-term well-being is part of recognizing one's physical limits.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026

Definition of affecting

Verb

Cholowsky visited Chicago for a few days in early June, talking to coaches and executives, hanging out with players and listening to Jerry Reinsdorf’s baseball stories.

— Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Yet nobody could remember ever seeing the man in a cowboy hat before 2024, when he was spotted talking to residents about lawsuits against the local dump.

— Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of talking

Verb

In fact, he could be credited for influencing the current streamlined, top-handle bag trend, the east-west—designed with the same tuck-under-your-arm spirit as the Le Teckel – which was present across the recent runway shows.

— Alice Cary, Vogue, 13 July 2026
Concerns have also been raised about international stakeholders influencing the American media ecosystem.

— Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026

Definition of influencing

Verb

Brands gain a deeper understanding of their customers, validating strategies and informing product development.

— Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
In the finale, Cal receives a call from Ben's attorney, informing him that a doctor has come forward and is willing to testify that Ben had permission to take Tracy out of the hospital.

— Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

Definition of informing

Verb

That has been Jordan Phillips’ norm every time the whistle blow during practices, and the Miami Dolphins’ second-year nose tackle isn’t focused on impressing his new coaches.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
There, check out the Harbor View Cafe, which has been impressing visitors since 1980.

— Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

Definition of impressing

Verb

Massive federal and private investments, spurred by AI and federal industrial policies, are reshaping American communities, impacting education, the workforce, and the economy.

— Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Thunderstorms and showers have been rolling through the Philadelphia area this weekend, already impacting a number of events, like the One Philly Unity Concert for America, and Sunday's FIFA Fan Festival in Lemon Hill.

— Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of impacting

Verb

Everything the man is touching nowadays turns into gold for him and rot for the rest of us, a curse any smart person would avoid.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Consistent cash flow gives you the liquidity to pivot, reinvest in down-market opportunities or simply fund your current lifestyle without touching your principal.

— Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of touching

Verb

One of the strongest super typhoons on the planet this year was striking the US Pacific Islands on Monday morning, the second massive storm to hit the territories since April.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Gomez's wedding guest dress also bore a striking resemblance to her 2025 Oscars dress, a custom off-the-shoulder piece by Ralph Lauren.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026

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