LETS ON (ABOUT) Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

lets on (about)

verb

present tense third-person singular of let on (about)

as in reveals

to make known (as information previously kept secret) we agreed not to let on about our marriage plans to anyone

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Even the 6th District race, where six candidates are vying for the open seat left by Moulton, reveals some of this tension.

— Margie Cullen, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
If one betrays secrets for money, their sale reveals that people within elite institutions are out for themselves, looking to profit from insider positions.

— Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

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Then, in late May 1986, Kontras, whose tall, athletic build discloses a lifelong dedication to good health, noticed a swelling on the left side of his back that was numb to the touch.

— Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026
The filing discloses no significant catastrophe losses in the first half of 2026, meaning the Geico deterioration is purely operational rather than weather-driven.

— Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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Seeking refuge from constant bombardment, Anna discovers Bianca, her imaginary double, living in a fantastical town imprisoned by a war of its own.

— Alexandra Patterson, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
Things get spicy when Lowen grows closer to the novelist's husband (Josh Hartnett) and discovers dark bits about Verity's past.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

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