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  • past participle of tell.
  • past tense form of tell.
Definitions

told

[tohld] / toʊld /


ADJECTIVE
explained
Synonyms
STRONG






ADJECTIVE
professed
Synonyms




ADJECTIVE
stated
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


ADJECTIVE
warned
Synonyms


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Doctors told her time and again that it could not be endometriosis - an incurable condition causing lesions and scarring on internal organs and around the body, external - because she was too young.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

An Arab diplomat in Damascus told AFP at the time that a joint operations room based in Jordan would follow issues including security coordination and border control.

From Barron's Aug. 23, 2026

Brown is survived by a 1-year-old daughter, Carter told the California Post.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

“What we’re trying to teach them is there are no escape valves,” he told Axios earlier this month.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

“But I’ve told stories in front of people. That’s kind of what Elders do well.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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