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as in described
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
they told the story of how they had met
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as in talked
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
just tell us what is in your heart
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as in counted
to find the sum of (a collection of things) by noting each one as it is being added
who can tell the number of grains of sand in the world?
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as in informed
to give information to
tell me, when did you begin playing the violin?
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as in instructed
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
told us to sit still and wait
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as in revealed
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
I won't tell your secret to anyone
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Recent Examples of told
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
We’ve always been told that TV was a business that aimed to create long-running hits!
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Other ministers told their flocks that God was present even in painful, traumatic moments.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Every night the lamb would cry, and be told to hush, for its bleats disturbed their sleep.
—Karen Zautyk, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Here’s her story as told to health writer Julia Ries.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 16 Dec. 2024
Roan herself told Billboard in 2022 that her career lives and dies by the success of her live performances.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
The robust health of the economy likely eases concern among policymakers that high interest rates could tip the economy into a downturn, Joseph Gagnon, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics and a former Federal Reserve official, told ABC News.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
If you are ever told by any promoter or adviser to backdate documents, just don't do it.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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This wouldn't be the first time an owner learned their cat's gender was different from what they were originally told.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
We’ve always been told that TV was a business that aimed to create long-running hits!
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Other ministers told their flocks that God was present even in painful, traumatic moments.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Every night the lamb would cry, and be told to hush, for its bleats disturbed their sleep.
—Karen Zautyk, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Here’s her story as told to health writer Julia Ries.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 16 Dec. 2024
Roan herself told Billboard in 2022 that her career lives and dies by the success of her live performances.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
The robust health of the economy likely eases concern among policymakers that high interest rates could tip the economy into a downturn, Joseph Gagnon, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics and a former Federal Reserve official, told ABC News.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
If you are ever told by any promoter or adviser to backdate documents, just don't do it.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for told
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Vice President-Elect J.D. Vance and Congressman Michael Cloud, were introduced with the goal of completely eliminating federal DEI programs and ending funding for said programs.Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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In the games, Amy Rose is always high energy and has a pretty strong love obsession with Sonic, who typically does not return said affection.Nick Romano, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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They were described as looking like large reptilian kangaroos with huge red eyes, able to walk standing upright.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Those who knew Austin best described a legacy of public service and civil rights advocacy that spanned decades.Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Staff from New Hampshire Public Radio talked to everyone, from roadtrippers to small business owners, state park workers, and local university students.Natalie Escobar, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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As part of his teaching, the court heard that Westwood talked to one teenager, who was raped, about a masturbation scene from Bridgerton.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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One appeared to have a head injury, while the others appeared to have non-life threatening injuries, a St Louis officer also informed press at the scene, as shared by the St Louis local news broadcaster KSDK-TV.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The youngest person to have been injured is believed to be 12 years old, while the oldest is thought to be a man in his 70s, an officer informed the press at the scene, per the footage obtained by KSDK-TV.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The ski patrollers entered each gondola from above, lowered people’s equipment to the ground and then instructed them on how to repel down using a rope with a seat attached.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
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The attendant then instructed Heiskell to place the cup over her ear.Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Director Christopher Nolan's next movie has officially been revealed as The Odyssey, an adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek poem about Odysseus' long journey home after the Trojan War.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Though no official cause of death has been revealed.Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Experts also question Kennedy's ability to counter powerful Washington lobbies -- one of his stated main goals -- in a Trump administration focused on working with big business on deregulating industries.Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024
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As a result of the program, the Army surpassed its stated goal of 55,000 accessions by 300.Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Sep. 2024
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Skywatchers are advised to keep an eye on NOAA’s 30-minute forecast and apps like Aurora Now.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Those in affected areas were advised to limit prolonged or intense outdoor activities when air quality is poor in their area and stay indoors with windows and doors closed.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Told.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/told. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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