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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
Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
The United Kingdom told British nationals in Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Palestine, Qatar and the UAE to register their presence to receive direct updates from its foreign ministry.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Success stories are often told backward.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
It is nominated in the best live action short category at the upcoming Oscars and Knight recently told Deadline about his plans for a feature length version of his film.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
The family member told authorities Jones had cut himself and had a knife in his hand.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
Cameron Adams, Canva's co-founder and product chief, told CNBC that customers have been asking what the company can offer in motion graphics.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Grimaldo allegedly told police that Falcon slipped in the shower, the TV station reported.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Those targets could include missile launch sites, many of them mobile; supply depots; air defense systems; and the transportation networks used to move those weapons, a former defense official told The Post.
—John Hudson, Arkansas Online, 24 Feb. 2026
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Rubio told reporters that the US strikes on Iran were designed to head off a threat to the US from Israel’s plans to attack Iran, according to The Hill.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
The United Kingdom told British nationals in Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Palestine, Qatar and the UAE to register their presence to receive direct updates from its foreign ministry.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Success stories are often told backward.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
It is nominated in the best live action short category at the upcoming Oscars and Knight recently told Deadline about his plans for a feature length version of his film.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
The family member told authorities Jones had cut himself and had a knife in his hand.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
Cameron Adams, Canva's co-founder and product chief, told CNBC that customers have been asking what the company can offer in motion graphics.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Grimaldo allegedly told police that Falcon slipped in the shower, the TV station reported.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Those targets could include missile launch sites, many of them mobile; supply depots; air defense systems; and the transportation networks used to move those weapons, a former defense official told The Post.
—John Hudson, Arkansas Online, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for told
Adjective
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Their mother, former resort worker and full-time free spirit Vera (Lillian Müller), has been found dead in said observatory, and no one quite knows what happened.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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Turmeric is both a plant native to Asia and Central America and the spice that’s derived from said plant.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2026
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Wieu described the attack as a coordinated and organized assault, calling it an act of rebellion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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In an interview with Variety from the convention, Bravo boss Frances Berwick described the difficulties of finding the right cast.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2026
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Thorpe’s next step was to bring in his friend Nate Ries, whom Thorpe had talked to about starting a company for years.—
Jakob Schiller,
Outside,
25 Feb. 2026
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The two talked again on Monday and then went through the process to pull Bradley from the tournament.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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The game-changing play of the Florida Panthers’ 3-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night, in the eyes of the Panthers’ goaltender, shouldn’t have counted.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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Each athlete had a practice shot and then three throws that counted.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Denver Post also informed readers about a transportation rule change implemented by the Denver International Airport.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
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Prioritize safety, stay impeccably informed, and assume responsibility to shield lives and property.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
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In a 13-0 vote, the council instructed the Office of Finance with assistance from top city analysts to report on the feasibility of raising the program’s threshold, as well as potential fiscal impacts.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Columbia residential staff members were instructed, in non-emergency situations, not to allow any law enforcement entry into its buildings without Columbia Public Safety present and guidance from the Office of the General Counsel.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
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The company revealed that the Alpha demonstration stellarator will first be built in Garching, while power plant Stellaris is subsequently planned for Gundremmingen.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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In 2025, the actress revealed that she was diagnosed with fibroids back in 2014, and like far too many other women with the condition, had suffered silently for much longer, dealing with heavy periods and severe pelvic pain that she’d been led to believe were normal.—
Beth Krietsch,
SELF,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Her stated goal was to use technology to reduce absenteeism in school.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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Its stated goal is to raise $500,000 for his daughters, Billie, 15, and Georgia, 14.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Told.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/told. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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