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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
Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2026
After deliberating for parts of three days during the punishment phase of the trial, some jurors told the Tribune the decision to impose the death penalty had been a difficult one.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
Lively told Vogue that each of her four children painted one side of the bag.
—Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
Rihanna told the press that her ensemble was inspired by her home country of Barbados.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 5 May 2026
The vandalism occurred just hours before community members were set to begin celebrating the holiday of Lag BaOmer, which kicks off at sunset Monday, Abraham Pinkhasov, a supervisor at Queens Shmira, told the Daily News.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
Lukehart told officers Hanshaw was abducted from the front of his girlfriend’s home, but later claimed the abduction occurred at a store before eventually admitting to killing the girl.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
After a lifetime of being told to stay quiet and smile, screaming your truths or slamming them out on a drum set feels damn good.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 May 2026
Dave Grohl told Radio X’s John Kennedy in a new interview.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2026
Verb
Reyes asked that if any such signs were found that the government’s attorney be told.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2026
After deliberating for parts of three days during the punishment phase of the trial, some jurors told the Tribune the decision to impose the death penalty had been a difficult one.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
Lively told Vogue that each of her four children painted one side of the bag.
—Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
Rihanna told the press that her ensemble was inspired by her home country of Barbados.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 5 May 2026
The vandalism occurred just hours before community members were set to begin celebrating the holiday of Lag BaOmer, which kicks off at sunset Monday, Abraham Pinkhasov, a supervisor at Queens Shmira, told the Daily News.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
Lukehart told officers Hanshaw was abducted from the front of his girlfriend’s home, but later claimed the abduction occurred at a store before eventually admitting to killing the girl.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
After a lifetime of being told to stay quiet and smile, screaming your truths or slamming them out on a drum set feels damn good.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 May 2026
Dave Grohl told Radio X’s John Kennedy in a new interview.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for told
Adjective
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The patient on the receiving end of said wink is Judith.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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None of the employees knew how much of our tips were being put in said fund.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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South Africa's health department had said around 150 tourists were on board at the time of the outbreak, while online tour operators said the Hondius — described as a specialist polar cruise ship — usually travels with around 70 crew members.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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His name shot to the national stage when McBath described his case during a congressional hearing with then-Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem at the beginning of March.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Someone get that chat-naming psychic on the phone and find out if she’s talked to Deux Moi.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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One of the most talked-about pairs is Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz, who reportedly got engaged in late April.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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He was instructed to respond by moving his eyes from left to right, and sure enough, the researchers counted two rightward movements of his eyes.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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That total doesn’t include tornadoes counted by the NWS office in Topeka, such as the EF2 that hit Ottawa on April 13.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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The internal debate over resuming the war comes after Pentagon officials informed Congress this week that the conflict, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, had cost taxpayers $25 billion thus far.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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However, a few minutes after the initial report, the agency was informed the animals had moved off the roadway.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 2026
Verb
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He was instructed to respond by moving his eyes from left to right, and sure enough, the researchers counted two rightward movements of his eyes.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Gun smoke filled the air over the South Lawn after a 21 gun salute and hung in the air as those with seats near the front of the ceremony were instructed to sit down.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The actor wore a white cutout dress that revealed a light blue undergarment with a pale pink floral print, paired with white shoes and a blue bow.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Anika Reed Top model Gigi Hadid revealed that her Miu Miu look also had custom undergarments, comparing her sheer gown to an arts and crafts project with glittering patchwork detailing.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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Mississippi officials are preparing for a special session that could extend beyond its stated purpose.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2026
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At the same time, the stated purpose of the act is to foster competing voices in communities where two newspapers may not be commercially viable.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Told.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/told. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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