tell (of)

Definition of tell (of)next
as in to indicate
to serve as a sign or symptom of his poor performance in the debate tells of too little preparation

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  • Those numbers indicate very efficient light transfer into standard 50-micrometer multimode optical fibers.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Authorities say video indicates Wolf opened fire without provocation.
    Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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  • War powers resolutions enjoy special privileges in both legislative chambers, meaning the minority party can force votes on them even against the wishes of the majority party − in this case, the GOP.
    Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The away jersey features a white background with green horizontal lines inspired by the state’s agricultural roots and meant to reflect layered fields, according to the press release.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Tell (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tell%20%28of%29. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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