TOLD (ON) Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

told (on)

verb

Definition of told (on)

past tense of tell (on)

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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Young reporters like Steinem were allowed to write stories only about women's topics, such as recipes and clothes; writing about issues that actually influenced women's lives was discouraged.

— Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Ruth Steinem had mental health problems, something Steinem has said deeply influenced her.

— Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of influenced

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During their visit, the wife talked incessantly, sharing stories about their family members in great detail.

— R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2026
The Hollywood Reporter reported in November 2024 that Cruise had talked to Paramount about a follow-up to his 1990 NASCAR racing film.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of talked

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German power infrastructure has previously been affected under similar circumstances.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Proceeds from the raffle will go to Heart Heroes, a nonprofit that supports children and families affected by congenital heart disease, and the Florida chapter of the Human Trafficking Foundation.

— Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of affected

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Her dedication impressed the American press so much that in 1943, a US postage stamp featuring the Luxembourg flag was issued.

— Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
The fact that both quarterbacks checked their ego at the door has impressed North Stars coach Rob Pomazak.

— Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of impressed

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According to officials, hypoxia has impacted up to half of the Long Island Sound’s waters each summer.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
Beyoncé Knowles Carter is donating $200,000 to support relief efforts for those impacted by the recent floods in Indiana through her BeyGood Foundation.

— Caché McClay, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of impacted

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Thursday's pull-back comes after the benchmark 10-year Treasury note yield touched a multi-year high during Wednesday's session as inflation and debt concerns continue to weigh on markets.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Steinem’s influence touched many points, particularly art, photography, and popular culture.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2026

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