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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
Makini Brice, USA Today, 23 June 2026
If convicted, King could serve anywhere from two to 10 years in prison, and pay up to a $10,000 fine, Judge John Wilson Weeks told the jury pool ahead of the selection process.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
While promoting Cape Fear on the SmartLess podcast, Adams told the story of saving a man’s life in Santa Monica.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 June 2026
Haley Williams, a spokesperson for the police department, told the Idaho Statesman in a text message that officers are searching the area for the driver of the vehicle who fled the scene.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 23 June 2026
Among them was Ronald Bedenis, who previously told CBS News Miami that his wife and several neighbors were struggling during the outage.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Pino told investigators that another boat had passed by and created a large wake.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
We’ve been told Visor Entertainment is behind the film for producers Jordan Levine, Sabine Stener, and Randy Kleinman.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 22 June 2026
The chief told The Times the officer who fired the shot was no longer on the force, and the district attorney’s office was reviewing whether the behavior was criminal in nature.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
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Three older adults, aged from 80 to 95, died over the weekend in the Bordeaux region from health issues caused by the heat wave, local government official Sophie Brocas told France TV late on Sunday.
—Makini Brice, USA Today, 23 June 2026
If convicted, King could serve anywhere from two to 10 years in prison, and pay up to a $10,000 fine, Judge John Wilson Weeks told the jury pool ahead of the selection process.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
While promoting Cape Fear on the SmartLess podcast, Adams told the story of saving a man’s life in Santa Monica.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 June 2026
Haley Williams, a spokesperson for the police department, told the Idaho Statesman in a text message that officers are searching the area for the driver of the vehicle who fled the scene.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 23 June 2026
Among them was Ronald Bedenis, who previously told CBS News Miami that his wife and several neighbors were struggling during the outage.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Pino told investigators that another boat had passed by and created a large wake.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
We’ve been told Visor Entertainment is behind the film for producers Jordan Levine, Sabine Stener, and Randy Kleinman.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 22 June 2026
The chief told The Times the officer who fired the shot was no longer on the force, and the district attorney’s office was reviewing whether the behavior was criminal in nature.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for told
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Ross is up for said grant and has to appear before Dr. Hobart...who happens to be an ex of Ross' then-girlfriend, Charlie (Aisha Tyler).—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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Despite said activity, the tone was contemplative, and moments later, as I was being asked to describe the colors and mood of a Ten of Swords card, I was tapped on the shoulder.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The other report described four cases of tetanus in children in four different states — Idaho, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin — all occurring in 2024.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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At the center of KeyBanc’s hesitation is Starship, the giant reusable rocket that Musk, the CEO, has described as critical to the future of satellite deployment, deep-space exploration and, eventually, colonization of Mars.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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The Best Books of the Year (So Far) Our editors and critics choose the most captivating, notable, brilliant, surprising, absorbing, weird, thought-provoking, and talked-about books.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
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The guy who looked like a Peter Max drawing and talked like a Marx Brother!—
Kurt Andersen,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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For the dependency support test, basic and supplementary Medicare benefits are not counted as support.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Zayn counted quickly and helped Rhodes retain the title.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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They were informed about the body from a 911 call.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Prioritize safety, stay impeccably informed, and assume responsibility to shield lives and property.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Civilians in the area have not been instructed to evacuate but have faced checkpoints and tension, with occasional clashes between Israeli soldiers and villagers.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Hours earlier, the shelter-in-place order had instructed residents to immediately go indoors, close all windows and doors, and turn off air conditioning and heating systems until further notice because of hazardous materials concerns and heavy smoke.—
Sydney Barragan,
Daily News,
18 June 2026
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Speaking to Deadline after the screening, Kermode revealed that the process of restoring The Devils began in January of this year, at a meeting in Berlin with Clockwork’s Christian Parkes and Spencer Collantes.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
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Davis had previously revealed that he was diagnosed with Bell's palsy in 2021, a condition that causes temporary facial paralysis and forced him to scale back portions of his annual pre-Grammy gala.—
Charlie Carballo,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Their stated reasoning did not hinge on party interests, and federal courts have said partisan gerrymandering is constitutionally permissible.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Reimposing a crude oil export ban would tell the world that America is willing to surrender one of its clearest economic and strategic advantages for a policy that would not even accomplish its stated goal.—
Dan Eberhart,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Told.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/told. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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