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telling (of)

verb

Definition of telling (of)next
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for telling (of)
  1. indicating
  2. meaning
Verb
  • For individuals with signs and symptoms indicating obstructive sleep apnea, this test can accurately identify the condition 90% of the time.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The title company found a public notice indicating that the solar company still has a financial interest in the panels on your roof.
    — Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of indicating
Verb
  • Unions have rejected two BBC offers, meaning the risk of industrial action is increasing.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The researchers believe this number is likely to rise — El Nino is expected to last until the Northern Hemisphere spring, meaning its heat impacts will linger into the summer months.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
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“Telling (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telling%20%28of%29. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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