1
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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2
as in talked
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
just tell us what is in your heart
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3
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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4
as in informed
to give information to
tell me, when did you begin playing the violin?
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5
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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as in said
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Recent Examples of told
James Frater, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Local resident Lee Needham also told the BBC that the crash site was close to houses, train tracks, industrial units and electrical towers.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Alberque told Newsweek that more than one test would likely come with a price tag running into the hundreds of millions of dollars.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Here's what the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, which distributes SNAP benefits, told IndyStar about the impact on SNAP.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 24 Oct. 2025
Redick, who has coached the Lakers since 2024, told reporters Thursday that the team had gone through meetings that day about the league’s anti-gambling rules.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
Perri told him that was a sign of his brain rewiring.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
South Carolina dietitian-nutritionist Lauren Manaker told Fox News Digital that the health benefits of matcha tend to fade when mixed with liquor.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Senior sources at ProSieben have told Deadline there has been no obvious interference in Germany to date, but Habets unexpected exit has led to more questions.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
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Thirty-two people faced charges ranging from theft and murder to witchcraft, Claire Kehily, councillor for Maidstone Borough Council, told CNN.
—James Frater, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Local resident Lee Needham also told the BBC that the crash site was close to houses, train tracks, industrial units and electrical towers.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Alberque told Newsweek that more than one test would likely come with a price tag running into the hundreds of millions of dollars.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Here's what the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, which distributes SNAP benefits, told IndyStar about the impact on SNAP.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 24 Oct. 2025
Redick, who has coached the Lakers since 2024, told reporters Thursday that the team had gone through meetings that day about the league’s anti-gambling rules.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
Perri told him that was a sign of his brain rewiring.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
South Carolina dietitian-nutritionist Lauren Manaker told Fox News Digital that the health benefits of matcha tend to fade when mixed with liquor.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Senior sources at ProSieben have told Deadline there has been no obvious interference in Germany to date, but Habets unexpected exit has led to more questions.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for told
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In his Challenger work alone, Haeckel described over 4,000 new radiolarian species.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Usiripalli is described as an Indian national who was previously in the United States on a student visa.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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Conklin did not edit the de Blasio article, a person familiar with the coverage said.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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What’s more, Microsoft will remain capacity constrained for the remainder of the fiscal year, Hood said.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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The goal was counted good on the ice, but it was quickly overturned on replay, which showed Voronkov using the back heel of his right skate to kick the puck into the net.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Although not counted as a turnover, the Boise State defense also easily stopped a Nevada fake field goal in the first quarter.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Oct. 2025
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That initial interest was informed by his love of skateboarding.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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Her company introduces a distinctive approach within its category—Quantum Intervention—a framework informed by research and scientific insights and advanced AI personalization into tools for resilience, recovery, and growth.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Kruppas were instructed to bring $50 to each visit and, Laurie stressed, they were told the donor sperm would come from a resident in the university’s medical school.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Ramirez mentioned this to a superior, who instructed Ramirez to direct Chua to the city manager.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Though the serial killer in each installment of Scream is always revealed to be a different person, the phone voice has remained consistent since Jackson, now 65, took on the job back in 1996.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The research team revealed that during the HTC process, iron was incorporated to impart magnetic properties to the resulting hydrochar, enabling post-treatment recovery using an external magnet.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The stated purpose was to win a national championship like LSU’s three previous coaches, but Kelly lost at least three games in all four seasons and never got close to the CFP.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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His stated goal is to keep Rivians updatable for seven to 10 years.—
Andrew Moseman,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
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Countless Reddit users have reached out to u/NightHawk7217 to share historical details and recounted their personal memories of the restaurant.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Perfect Couple alum recounted one occasion in which Elle, 27, visited a psychic — who gave her a prediction about her older sister's love life.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Told.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/told. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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