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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2
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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Both types of flour should be stored in a cool, dry place in an airtight container to prevent moisture and pests from affecting the flour.—
Zoe Denenberg,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026 -
Heavy snow has been affecting Washington since earlier this week, with the biggest accumulations reported on mountains, according to the National Weather Service field office in Seattle.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
11 Jan. 2026
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Frankly, talking cost per use, the nail care hack pays for itself.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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Seconds before the shooting, Good and her wife are seen talking to Ross.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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From the tariff shocks experienced in 2025 to efforts aimed at influencing the Fed and the arrest of Venezuela’s leader the previous month, political decisions are increasingly determining market results.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Increasingly crowded waters and rising ocean temperatures that appear to be influencing sharks' migratory patterns may be contributing to a rise in attacks despite overfishing depleting some species, scientists say.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Jan. 2026
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Strike a balance between impressing your friends with your culinary skills and tablescape prowess and outsourcing dishes and being flexible—no formal dining room necessary.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Shortly after that, the Bulls’ mascot reclaimed his act, impressing Miami guard Tyler Herro by sinking one from half court.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Colleges proactively cut and consolidated more a fifth of the state's degrees, impacting fields ranging from dance to biotechnology.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
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Further exemption guidelines would apply to students with disabilities, medical conditions or other factors impacting their ability to complete the test.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
8 Jan. 2026
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DiZoglio says Massport then allegedly sent letters informing employees and retirees that the records were being reviewed, even inviting them to object to the audit entirely, a point also disputed by the agency.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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Jacobs’ 30-day suspension for her actions — and not informing the Bar of her guilty plea within 10 days — began July 2, 2021.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
18 Jan. 2026
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Take care when planting or touching it, and avoid areas where children or pets frequent.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2026
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That means making lots of eye contact, asking before touching, kissing her hand.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2026
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Fearing for their safety, a Border Patrol agent opened fire, striking both suspects, prosecutors allege.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Take a note from Fran Drescher’s Golden Globes look and stock up on her striking Laura Geller New York Makeup glam products at Amazon now.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Telling (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telling%20%28on%29. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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