1
as in influenced
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
the pressure of final exams is beginning to tell on the students in the dorm
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2
as in talked
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities
detectives convinced the perpetrators in custody to tell on their associates
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for told (on)
Verb
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The two are friends, which might have influenced the scheduling of this game.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
7 Sep. 2025 -
He was further influenced after learning that the FBI often calls on priests, rabbis and other clergy members to counsel victims at mass-casualty events.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But what if the bees talked back?—
Elizabeth Bass Parman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Bader talked with the young fan and gave him an autographed baseball bat.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The collateral damage caused by that saga has affected Newcastle’s early-season performances, depriving them of a senior centre-forward for the opening three games and generally generating toxicity.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Passenger operations were not affected, per the outlet.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to sources at Valdebebas, the teenager has impressed with his energy, tireless running, constant offering for the ball and strong personality.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the end, their exchanges impressed Huang and even contributed to the company’s success.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Prioritize safety, stay impeccably informed, and assume responsibility to shield lives and property.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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English clubs were informed in May that the official transfer deadline for this summer’s window would be brought forward four hours, from 11pm UK (6pm ET, 3pm PT) to 7pm UK (2pm ET, 11am PT), on Monday, September 1.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The missile and 24 drones impacted across 10 locations, the air force said.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
24 Aug. 2025
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The Second World War, the many ways the war effort was impacted by fashion, the many contributions by women which remain largely forgotten, and the many stories of heroic resistance against fascism, are this writer’s favorite.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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To complete the sequence, Gray returned to his love and lightly touched hands before drinking a potion to join him in eternity.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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The scene touched the hearts of viewers and earned rave reviews from critics.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the heart of Columbia Tusculum, where Cincinnati's oldest neighborhood breathes with vibrant, historic energy, April Combs Mann struck a new kind of chord.—
Hailey Roden,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
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The bus exited the roadway and struck a ditch before overturning onto the driver’s side.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Told (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/told%20%28on%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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