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as in described
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
they told the story of how they had met
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as in talked
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
just tell us what is in your heart
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as in counted
to find the sum of (a collection of things) by noting each one as it is being added
who can tell the number of grains of sand in the world?
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as in informed
to give information to
tell me, when did you begin playing the violin?
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as in instructed
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
told us to sit still and wait
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as in revealed
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
I won't tell your secret to anyone
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Recent Examples of told
Ashley Grams, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
China chip sector faces more disruption Washington’s various restrictions over the past few years have actually helped boost China’s domestic semiconductor industry, analysts told CNBC, with several companies reporting record revenues last year.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Weeks earlier, during an interview at SpaceX’s offices in Hawthorne, California, Musk told McNeill that the electric vehicle maker was struggling to hit its quarterly numbers.
—Faiz Siddiqui, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2026
After being sworn in, the 69-year-old told the National Assembly that his top priority was to maintain peace and stability, which were the foundation for fast and sustainable growth.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
The doctor told them to wait six weeks, but Style was determined to play.
—Charles Baggarly
april 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Co-owners Stavros Basmas and Michael Ntourmas based many of their menu items on family recipes, Basmas told CharlotteFive at the restaurant on Friday.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
In fact, three experts told Newsweek that 2025 will look much the same as 2024 in terms of COVID-19 risk.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
As a defensive end going to a Power 4 school, I’ve been told $60,000 to $80,000 a semester.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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At the time, advocates told WCCO the approach focuses on harm reduction and helping both communities and users stay safer while working toward recovery.
—Ashley Grams, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
China chip sector faces more disruption Washington’s various restrictions over the past few years have actually helped boost China’s domestic semiconductor industry, analysts told CNBC, with several companies reporting record revenues last year.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Weeks earlier, during an interview at SpaceX’s offices in Hawthorne, California, Musk told McNeill that the electric vehicle maker was struggling to hit its quarterly numbers.
—Faiz Siddiqui, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2026
After being sworn in, the 69-year-old told the National Assembly that his top priority was to maintain peace and stability, which were the foundation for fast and sustainable growth.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
The doctor told them to wait six weeks, but Style was determined to play.
—Charles Baggarly
april 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Co-owners Stavros Basmas and Michael Ntourmas based many of their menu items on family recipes, Basmas told CharlotteFive at the restaurant on Friday.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
In fact, three experts told Newsweek that 2025 will look much the same as 2024 in terms of COVID-19 risk.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
As a defensive end going to a Power 4 school, I’ve been told $60,000 to $80,000 a semester.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for told
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Step 3: Don’t follow through on said promise, infuriate and alienate fans.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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The study included ticket prices, which were primary and resale from Ticketmaster, food and drinks, and parking for said family.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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The contract included an up-front payment of $3 million, which Shields described as a signing bonus and has potential for significantly higher earnings through revenue sharing.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Residents inside the building described being jolted awake by the impact.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The first-grader was excited about the upcoming Christmas holidays and had talked a lot in school.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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In Politico, Adam Wren talked with Sharpton about why Harris deserved more respect from a party that tried to wish her away in 2024, and is doing so again.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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She was contacted by an elections official and her ballot ultimately was counted.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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And earlier this year, billionaires David Blitzer and Joe Tsai bought into the Germany SailGP Team, which already counted four-time Formula 1 champion Sebastian Vettel as an owner.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Lopez clarified on Friday that the agency had informed Cal Fire on how to obtain search warrants with the county, but then backed away.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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The union also says it was not informed when FIFA hired OnLocation to be its official hospitality partner, operating food and beverage during games at the tournament, which means a new corporate entity has been inserted into the employment relationship.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam instructed the country’s security forces to clear the capital of non-state arms, a move likely directed at Hezbollah.—
Jennifer Hansler,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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The new rules limited syndication of external stories and content, and instructed the newspaper’s ombudsman to send information intended for Congress to the Department of Defense first.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Text messages between Crowell and Spears allegedly revealed the man asked Crowell to bring marijuana to the apartment complex, which Crowell priced at $100, according to the affidavit.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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Winning Most Improved Player, the 26-year-old revealed Sunday, has been a personal goal of his since before the season began.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The stated goal is to protect consumers from addiction and financial harm, but the bill could end up pushing those bets underground instead.—
Cláudia Nunes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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The stated purpose is to assist with airport operations during the shutdown, not to screen immigration status.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Told.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/told. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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