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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for told (on)
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The defense contend that searching the backpack before getting a warrant may have influenced how the affidavit was written, but prosecutors say no specific details about items, such as the notebook writings, were mentioned in the document.—
MICHAEL R. SISAK,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026 -
Earnings Growth Is Fueling the Positive Change The shift in sentiment towards Dell was not solely due to revenue — it was largely influenced by earnings.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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People walked in and out of scenes and talked but didn’t do anything.—
Akhil Sharma,
New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Hillsboro Police Mobile Command Center was stationed at the scene, and that was where detectives first talked to Tanya.—
Natalie Morales,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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At least three people who were on the firm’s private credit team prior to the purchase are among those affected, according to people with knowledge of the matter.—
Olivia Fishlow,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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The brand also heard repeatedly from working women and moms who described how prolonged sitting or postpartum changes affected their hip shape, yet most jeans simply mirrored those changes instead of offering support.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Jan. 2026
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While the end result impressed onlookers, getting the system working took significant effort.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Deadline hears its an ensemble piece led by Goth, who originally was earmarked for a supporting role but impressed Triet so much she was offered the lead, with Janney and Scott also in bigger parts.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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Our understanding of how their brains tolerate hypothermia and ischemia has informed research efforts, as well as life-saving treatments, for stroke, cardiac arrest and traumatic brain injury.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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His view of the agency is informed by his experience as a young astronaut preparing to fly when the Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart during reentry in 2003, killing all seven passengers.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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O'Hare International Airport was also among the airports across the country impacted by the winter storms this weekend.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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The state subsidies will help two groups that are particularly impacted by the expiration of the federal tax credits — those who earn the least and those who lost all federal financial assistance.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
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The cop in front of her touched her wrist, the mustached one clamped a hand on her shoulder, and the one to her right grabbed her sleeve.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Lulu touched so many lives in her short time here.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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One amendment offered by Council Member José Velásquez struck language from the policy that would have limited council members’ ability to hang onto unused budget dollars from one year to the next.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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Another video shows a man and woman inside their vehicle watching the scene unfold, capturing the moment the officer is struck in the head.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Told (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/told%20%28on%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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