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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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How these influences balance in an environment of policy uncertainty can be expected to shape the demand situation through the remainder of the crop year.—
SJ Guest Editorial,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Oct. 2025 -
Researchers investigated whether genetics influences the link between vegetable intake and weight or obesity.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
14 Oct. 2025
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Budget talks The city’s budget and overspending concerns could be another major talking point during this year’s campaigns, Ward 5 Councilmember Greg Shelton said.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
9 Oct. 2025
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Many have lost hope too, despite the indirect ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas currently underway in Egypt.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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The recall specifically affects half-gallon containers with the UPC code 41415 03043 and a sell-by date of June 19, 2026.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this week, OpenAI announced a council of eight experts who will advise the company and provide insight into how AI affects users’ mental health, emotions and motivation.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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These sequences feel so siloed off that the misery never informs the majesty, and vice versa.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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The lack of an application makes for great stories when the MacArthur Foundation informs people they have been selected.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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BlackRock’s Rieder impresses The Treasury officials also for the first time provided some insight into Bessent’s thinking about the criteria used to decide who to pick for the job.—
Steve Liesman,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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No matter the screen time, Wolk impresses.—
Vincent Perella,
IndieWire,
10 Oct. 2025
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These cuts create a ripple effect that directly impacts personal finances.—
Kevin Cerveny,
Kansas City Star,
17 Oct. 2025
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According to Mayo Clinic, the disease is a progressive nerve disorder that impacts movement and speech.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Beyond the focus on Egypt, Saleh said Eagles of the Republic touches on wider questions around freedom of expression and compromise.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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Misiorowski throws a fastball that touches 104 mph and a slider that sits in the mid-90s.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Tells (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tells%20%28on%29. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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