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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Investigators found fragments indicating that the object that fell from the sky was a Russian Kh-101 missile, Polish news agency PAP reported.

— Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Initial side effects like dryness or redness are common, often indicating skin adjustment rather than a negative reaction.

— Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

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These are the homes ultra-wealthy buyers want, but the supply of this prime real estate is limited, meaning prices for the properties have gone up significantly and will likely continue to do so, Bozovic said.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Perhaps more surprising is that the vast majority—70%—were employed, a share that has held steady, meaning co-residency is climbing owing to growth in adults with steady jobs rather than those looking for work.

— Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 July 2026

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