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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Earlier this year, a report from The New York Times indicating Meta was working on facial recognition for its glasses heightened privacy concerns about the technology.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2026
The 911 caller who reported gunshots also reported that the victim’s 24-year-old stepbrother left a lengthy note indicating his suicidal intent, and the note was found inside the home, police said.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 2026

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The food is all halal, meaning its meat preparation is aligned with Muslim dietary beliefs.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Both Singapore and Hong Kong are still developing their local clearing infrastructure, Kavalis said, meaning neither has yet established the kind of deep trading ecosystem that underpins London’s dominance.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026

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