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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Verb
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Arm-fat distribution is influenced by a mix of hormones, genetics, and lifestyle habits.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025 -
The menu at Mama Chang is largely influenced by the female cooks in Chang’s life, including his wife, daughter, and mother.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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Bill Zito hasn’t talked to Aleksander Barkov since the Florida Panthers’ underwent surgery on Friday to repair the ACL and MCL in his right knee and will sideline him at minimum for between seven and nine months.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Hung out with him for a long time and talked.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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On the football field of Holy Redeemer Church in Burton, dozens of people from around Genesee County held candles to collectively pray for the United States and those affected by violence.—
Tess Ware,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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But Allar’s lack of rhythm in his drops affected his ball placement, which sabotaged several drives.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Celeste invited me to an event last year, and I was impressed by the conversation and camaraderie of the group.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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Plus, Benicio del Toro and DiCaprio share what impressed them the most about working with each other for the first time.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Sep. 2025
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To stay informed, subscribe to our AI Logs newsletter for exclusive content.—
The AI Insider,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
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The next day, a neighbor who had evacuated with the group informed him that his car had been engulfed.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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And while most of the teams at the top of the US LBM Coaches Poll were off this weekend, there were some eventual moments that impacted the playoff race.—
Erick Smith,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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Trump’s policies have especially impacted service members and veterans, including an executive order that bans transgender troops and another that bars trans veterans from receiving gender-affirming care through the Department of Veterans Affairs.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Boltaev’s photographs were printed onto ceramic tiles and placed on brick walls so that pictures were not only seen but touched.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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The discussion touched on the impact of A-list festival selections and wins as well as victory at the Academy Awards.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Las Vegas arrest on heels of Nevada cyberattack The arrest in Las Vegas comes nearly a month after a cyberattack struck Nevada’s public services.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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One, Omar Alderete, struck the crossbar.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Told (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/told%20%28on%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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