told (on)

verb

Definition of told (on)next
past tense of tell (on)
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)
  1. influenced
  2. talked
  3. affected
  4. informed
  5. impressed
  6. impacted
  7. touched
  8. struck
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Speaking with journalists Friday, presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov refused to confirm reports that Kushner and Witkoff would visit Moscow, saying only that the media would be informed if such a meeting took place.
    — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Her mother was mentally ill, and her struggles, particularly after Steinem’s parents broke up, informed her early understanding on women’s rights.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of informed
Verb
  • Additionally, the Hurricanes added freshman Javian Mallory, a former four-star prospect from West Boca who has impressed this fall.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Brighton’s squad was fashioned in his image, and while new head coach Arturo Ruiz impressed during his time at Real Sociedad, getting to grips with a brand new team so close to the season’s beginning screams teething problems.
    — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of impressed
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
Definition of touched
Verb
  • Iran says wedding struck Iranians were fearful that the new strikes signaled war could restart at full throttle.
    — Kanishka Singh, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • An empty home was struck in May, but fortunately no one was inside.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of struck
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“Told (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/told%20%28on%29. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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