TOLD (ON) Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

told (on)

verb

Definition of told (on)

past tense of tell (on)

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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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

The high tides are being influenced by an overall swell in the Pacific Ocean that’s being caused by stormy weather in the Southern Hemisphere.

— Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Mortgage rates are influenced by several factors, from the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy decisions to bond market investors’ expectations for the economy and inflation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Definition of influenced

Verb

Both of the soon-to-be newlyweds have talked openly about wanting to have kids.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Gyllenhaal received the President’s Award on Friday at the festival’s opening night ceremony, and talked to the international press on Saturday in a suite at the neo-baroque Grand Hotel Pupp in Karlovy Vary.

— Carole Horst, Variety, 4 July 2026

Definition of talked

Verb

The agency added that FDA investigators involved in outbreak response were not affected by recent reductions in force.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 14 July 2026
No Bentley or Lamborghini models are mentioned in the story, suggesting that the luxury marque and supercar maker may not be affected by the new strategy.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 July 2026

Definition of affected

Verb

Only 100% participation ensures that I am informed, accountable, and able to advocate effectively on behalf of the community in every aspect of county governance.

— Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
That poll showed Rasner — who won 24% of the vote in his 2024 challenge to now-Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso — trailing Gray by single digits, but losing support after voters were informed of his sexuality.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of informed

Verb

Eovaldi impressed with a season-high 10 strikeouts and allowed only two runs, marking a big flip from the night before.

— Cal Phillips Updated July 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026
Sarah Jessica Parker was impressed by the artworks on display at the Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, the location chosen by Maria Grazia Chiuri to show her first couture show for Fendi.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Definition of impressed

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Those impacted in that round of layoffs included 67 central office and network office workers, seven Chicago Teachers Union positions, and 87 employees represented by SEIU Local 73, nearly all of whom were crossing guards.

— Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 14 July 2026
The overall quality of the games will be negatively impacted, others said.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 13 July 2026

Definition of impacted

Verb

About 7 in 10 Jewish adults overall identify as Jewish when asked about their religious affiliation, according to the sweeping survey that touched on everything from views on Israel to antisemitism concerns and strains on interpersonal relations.

— David Crary, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
This results in a claim that is substantially more complete before anyone in the revenue cycle has even touched it.

— Mike Valli, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of touched

Verb

Mystery illnesses have struck several groups of Grand Canyon rafters who paddled the Colorado River, prompting the National Park Service to investigate whether something in or along the river is making people sick.

— Evan Bush, NBC news, 9 July 2026
Bella Hadid opted for the style while on vacation in Italy, pairing her sandals with a breezy dress and big sunglasses for an outfit that struck the perfect balance of put-together but still casual.

— Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 8 July 2026

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