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as in influences
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 talks
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 tells (on)
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Investors leverage this report to measure tightness in the labor market, which influences expectations around wage inflation; in a hot labor market, businesses need to pay up to attract talent, but when there are way more job-seekers than openings, less financial incentives are needed.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026 -
Daily exposure to sunlight helps regulate your circadian rhythm, which influences sleep quality, insulin sensitivity, appetite, and glucose (sugar) control.—
Brittany Poulson,
Verywell Health,
7 Mar. 2026
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Larry David, who played Hines’s onscreen husband on Curb Your Enthusiasm, no longer talks to her.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
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Tim talks protectively about Score.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Climate and environment California youths plead with an appeals court to hear how climate change affects their lives.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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That affects their ability to recruit and retain employees.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Texas Wesleyan also launched a course available to all students led by Chandler that informs them about the Main Street project and how to get involved with planning and the advisory board.—
Samuel O’Neal
March 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2026
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Ultimately, that informs the shape and the style.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Nearly four years later, durability is what impresses her most.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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Luria added that sentiment might improve for Big Tech if a new AI model is released that particularly impresses people, reigniting faith in the potential for strong returns.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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One major alteration is how the death of Scarpetta’s father impacts her future career.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Food insecurity impacts whole-person health.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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His fastball barely touches 80.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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As the name suggests, Pritzker Prize-winning architect David Chipperfield is spearheading the design of the 25-story tower, combining modern Miami touches with classic European elegance.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Tells (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tells%20%28on%29. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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