Thesaurus results for TELLING (OF)

telling (of)

verb

Definition of telling (of)

present participle of tell (of)

as in indicating

to serve as a sign or symptom of his poor performance in the debate tells of too little preparation

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Scores typically range from 6 to 10, with higher numbers indicating more aggressive cancer.

— Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
The photo is from July 22, indicating that Biles had already undergone the procedure at the time of posting.

— Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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A step in the right direction Minnesota United is on the edge of the playoff picture, meaning Sporting didn’t exactly go toe to toe with an MLS powerhouse.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
The virus spreads primarily through the droppings and saliva of infected birds, meaning seabirds and other species that gather in large groups are at a greater risk.

— Todd Symons, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

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