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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tell (of)
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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
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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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