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
  • The funding request also indicates plans for a longer war -- after Trump has previously said the war would last four to five weeks.
    Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Long-range model data indicates a couple of brief snow chances are also possible through April 1st.
    Ron Smiley, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
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  • Its location along the Tropic of Cancer means a wide variety of plant life; guests can adventure through five different ecosystems.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
  • For someone building savings later than planned, the Roth’s structure means no future tax bill eating into returns during the years that matter most.
    Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Tells (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tells%20%28of%29. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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