1
as in to affect
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 to talk
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 tell (on)
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Amyloid proteins affect cognitive function and contribute to cognitive decline.8 One large meta-analysis observed a 29% reduction in the risk of all-cause dementia with regular tea drinking.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
31 Jan. 2025 -
The show, which will help to raise funds for those who were affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, will broadcast live at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS and will be available to stream live and on demand via Paramount+.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2025
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That is a location that president and candidate Trump talked quite a lot about, specifically as an example of immigration run amuck.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Before trying any supplement, talk with a healthcare provider.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
26 Jan. 2025
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Many factors influence life expectancy in the United States.—
Julia Craven,
Popular Science,
30 Jan. 2025
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The outcome could define the future of federal nutritional policy and significantly influence public health strategies under the Department of Health and Human Services.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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For now, the organization has impressed one of the most legendary quarterbacks that has played for the storied franchise.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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The production impressed his co-writers, who had suspected Fox would make sure the song’s message remained central to the final recording.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2025
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Just before the webinar, Gingrich said, the CDC informed him that because of an HHS order, the agency was unable to publish the report last week or communicate its findings.—
Amy Maxmen,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
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Bryant's surviving family members were informed of his identification.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2025
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The melting of Arctic sea ice in the Hudson Bay is significantly impacting polar bears' ability to hunt, sustain energy and ensure the survival of cubs -- leading to a 50% population decline since the mid-1990s, according to a paper published Thursday in Science.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Potter said flights at Dulles International Airport and Baltimore/Washington International Airport were not being impacted by the incident.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2025
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The police chief touched the gun and his wife’s body shortly after the shot was fired.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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Any woman who has been inappropriately touched in the workplace will recognize Ms. Lively’s discomfort.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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The suspect fled and then struck another pedestrian, who survived, police said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2025
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All around is the faint yellow haze of light, striking everything from the doily laced curtains of the kitchen serving hatch to the bedroom quilt.—
Ingu Chen,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Tell (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tell%20%28on%29. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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