tells (of)

Definition of tells (of)next
present tense third-person singular of tell (of)
as in indicates
to serve as a sign or symptom of his poor performance in the debate tells of too little preparation

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Verb
  • Reframing boundaries as capacity management rather than a blank refusal indicates a strong self-awareness and company-forward mindset.
    Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Data from the state's Bureau of Finance & Management indicates several months measured in FY2025 saw dips in sales and use tax growth.
    Dominik Dausch, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Indeed, the homogenization of taste, caused in part by streaming platforms, social media feeds and online algorithms, means that people – even VICs, for all their wealth – often want the same things.
    Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
  • That means hairstyles studded with gemstones and pearls, gemstones sparkling across Robbie's cheeks, and braids tied together with passion-red ribbons.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Tells (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tells%20%28of%29. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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