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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Verb
  • Court filings from separate litigation indicate Khiell Dukes is Dukes’ brother and Ramsey is the rapper’s half-brother.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
  • This strategic move is backed by internal DressX’s own data, which indicates that users who engage with virtual try-on features see a tenfold increase in conversion rates compared to those who do not.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
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  • Milan’s defeat on Sunday lunchtime meant Inter could clinch the Scudetto with a draw against Parma.
    James Horncastle, New York Times, 7 May 2026
  • Interestingly enough, his rise as a baseball player meant making the ultimate personal sacrifice.
    Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2026
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“Tell (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tell%20%28of%29. Accessed 7 May. 2026.

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