tells (of)

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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  • The digital evidence indicates he was swept out to sea while attempting to launch one last lifeboat, which matches the account of survivor and second officer Charles Lightoller.
    Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The statement suggests that the patient’s liver enzymes were elevated, which often indicates damage to cells in the organ and is an issue that has been linked to some other obesity drugs.
    Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
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  • Validation means recognizing and accepting an employee’s feelings, fostering a supportive and understanding environment that boosts morale and productivity.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
  • The victory means more for Roberson and than just beating an Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland B Conference private school.
    Craig J. Clary, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Tells (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tells%20%28of%29. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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