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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  • The restaurant is named after the English word for bangla or a single-story home, coined during India’s colonial past to indicate a particular style of house that included spacious verandahs, overhanging roofs, and large gardens.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Futures that indicate where the S&P 500 will trade at the opening bell dropped 2%, while Dow futures pointed to as much as a 970-point drop.
    Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
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  • Screeners aren’t meant to diagnose learning disabilities like dyslexia, but rather identify areas where kids could use additional support.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
  • That means communication style and ongoing support matter just as much as technical expertise.
    Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Tell (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tell%20%28of%29. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.

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