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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Health is influenced not only by clinical care but also by lifestyle choices, daily movement and meaningful relationships—including those with our pets.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026 -
His background at Brider and high-end Boulder restaurant Oak at Fourteenth influenced the offerings.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Neighbors have talked to neighbors.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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It shouldn’t be judged through a lens of how Democrats talked in 2016.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Our team will continue exploring ways to reduce tick exposure that will benefit homeowners and affected communities.—
Emily Bache,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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Still, the attack may have affected numerous software developers considering Axios’s reach.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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In our review of this model, we were impressed by its supertabloid sizing, up to 13 by 19 inches, and the output quality is stellar.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Burns’ 102-mph fastball and wipeout slider have been better pitches for him than his changeup, but the 23-year-old worked on the changeup this offseason and Stephenson, for one, has been impressed.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But White, who went on to be listed as a co-author of the study, told KFF Health News that parents should have been informed that the risks included metabolic acidosis and NEC.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The news of his death was confirmed in a Facebook post shared by his colleague, friend and fellow animator Paul Dini, who was informed of Caldwell’s death by Dan Haskett, an animator and art director.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2026
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Around 19,000 Corewell Health patients have been impacted by a data breach that happened in 2024, the nonprofit said Friday.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Major exporters such as Brazil may also be impacted and need to reduce production, which would have a spillover effect into global markets.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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Over the years, my conversations with Frank touched on topics ranging from specific projects to broader architectural questions.—
Rem Koolhaas,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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McCollum challenged the call and won; Fland had touched it last.—
Maura Carey,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Journalists heard several explosions from the direction of the Hezbollah stronghold, which Israel has repeatedly struck since war began.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Aaron thought about writing an op-ed or speaking at a rally, but such gestures struck him as painfully insufficient.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Told (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/told%20%28on%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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