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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During that same period, Blain is alleged to have offered or agreed to receive a bribe with the understanding that his official vote and judgment would be influenced, according to the document.—
Susan Gill Vardon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025 -
That translates to real, tangible results–we’ve seen $18 billion in security influenced revenue with security teams using our SafeBase Trust Center.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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The two talked later in the game near the benches.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Nelson, author of 2021’s Boys Enter the House, talked to the friends and family of the victims, as well as some who’d survived Gacy’s crimes, going even deeper on the victims’ stories.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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Up to 30,000 employees will be affected, Reuters reported.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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Around 1 in 5 adults, or 54 million people, are affected by some type of arthritis in the United States.—
Gina Park,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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For his part, Elliott has impressed Villa personnel with his attitude and application, which chimes with Emery’s coaching staff’s uber-meticulous professional standards.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Reviewers agree the sweater’s quality impressed them.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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That initial interest was informed by his love of skateboarding.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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Her company introduces a distinctive approach within its category—Quantum Intervention—a framework informed by research and scientific insights and advanced AI personalization into tools for resilience, recovery, and growth.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As already touched on in the Introduction, Art Forms in Nature almost immediately impacted the visual culture of the early twentieth century.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Anyone who was impacted by this breach may be entitled to compensation, including reimbursements for out-of-pocket expenses, time spent addressing the breach or payment for emotional distress.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Farm Bank’s marketing hardly touched the computer-game side of the business.—
Moisés Naím,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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The next time the Aggies touched the ball, receiver KC Concepcion silenced the home crowd with a 79-yard punt return for six.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That suggestion struck a nerve.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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In addition to staffing its own Washington Bureau, MSNBC struck a pact with Sky News that will make the latter organization’s coverage of international affairs available to MSNBC’s audiences in the United States.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Told (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/told%20%28on%29. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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