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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Some have said that the dollar’s reserve currency status may be affected, perhaps diminished somewhat – which would have many ramifications, including a rise in the cost to the U.S. for financing its deficits.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025 -
Young boys’ development seems to have been particularly affected.—
Claire Cain Miller,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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At one point, Chris Rock’s character, Rufus, is talking to Bethany about the difference between having a belief and having an idea.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
7 June 2025
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Mouth can also talk his way out of issues and has a flair for foreign languages, like any smooth-talking Sag.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Yet, these interactions may influence where different species can live, and how many of them a reef can support.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Travel warnings influence not only individual plans but also insurance coverage and organizational policies.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Harrison impressed in that performance, submitting former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm by submission in the second round at UFC 400.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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With a home this special, of course, the primary suite — with its two levels and four rooms — would also be designed to impress.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Attendees had been informed of the location just 48 hours in advance.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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Officials did not inform the court about when the man would return and whether he would be detained afterward.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2025
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Nigeria often faces seasonal floods, particularly impacting communities such as Mokwa along the banks of the Niger and Benue rivers.—
Taiwo Adebayo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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Some experts say the Administration’s decision will lead to an erosion of trust between the two countries, which could ultimately impact trade negotiations—a key priority for the Trump Administration.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
30 May 2025
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By the same token, guests should never touch scareactors, which is what Universal calls HHN actors.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Using imaginative and colorful visual metaphors, the film touches on childhood anxiety and resilience in a manner with which audiences of all ages can empathize.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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Additionally, there is also a 46% probability that a 7.0 magnitude earthquake will hit L.A. and a 31% chance a 7.5 magnitude quake will strike during that same period.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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While its thesis is serious, the opera manages to strike a consciously light-hearted tone without making light of its subject matter.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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“Tell (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tell%20%28on%29. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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