1
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for telling (on)
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Britain's revolving door of prime minister, affecting both Labour and Conservative parties, accelerated in the wake of the 2016 Brexit vote to leave the European Union economic bloc.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
22 June 2026 -
The redesign is under consideration because the current plans would cut off access to the Jefferson Viaduct, affecting drivers coming from Oak Cliff.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Seconds later, Hines-Allen decided she was done talking and shoved Bonner.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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If your medication is affected, consider talking to your doctor or pharmacist to determine the best course of action.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
22 June 2026
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The owner of the Carnegie Diner & Cafe in Secaucus says the World Cup's no-parking policy at MetLife Stadium is greatly influencing his bottom line for the worse.—
Christine Sloan,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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But prediction markets may not be only influencing international affairs.—
Matt Motta,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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Kochs also lauded that the residency signals a shift in guest behavior that is informing how Claridge’s — and parent group Maybourne — think about wellness as a business.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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The Greenlandic government scrambled to reassure locals, informing them that Danish and other European troops would now be a permanent fixture on the island.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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And nobody should worry about impressing the chef.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Characterized by distinct voices and authentic stories with increasing universal appeal, Jordanian cinema is reaching new global markets and impressing ever more international audiences.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Maybe the weight of chasing the record was impacting the elite striker?—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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For all its products, Klarna performs a soft credit inquiry to assess creditworthiness without impacting credit scores.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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This was the first day the S & P 500 crossed above the 7500 threshold, touching a high of 7517.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
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Urban nature expert Derk Ehlert warned in a post on the city of Berlin website against approaching and touching the caterpillars or their nests.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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On Thursday, Fire Point displayed videos at its booth showing its drones striking Moscow's Kapotnya district oil refinery, mere hours after the attacks.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Europe’s defense industry is accelerating the development of a new long-range cruise missile capable of striking targets more than 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles) away.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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“Telling (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telling%20%28on%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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