tells (of)

Definition of tells (of)next
present tense third-person singular of tell (of)
as in indicates
to serve as a sign or symptom of his poor performance in the debate tells of too little preparation

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  • Reframing boundaries as capacity management rather than a blank refusal indicates a strong self-awareness and company-forward mindset.
    Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Data from the state's Bureau of Finance & Management indicates several months measured in FY2025 saw dips in sales and use tax growth.
    Dominik Dausch, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 29 Jan. 2026
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  • But Yale said the move to raise the limit to $100,000 means nearly half of American households with children ages 6 to 17 will qualify for all education expenses being covered.
    Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
  • In Dak's case, that also means 10 years without an NFC Championship Game appearance.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Tells (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tells%20%28of%29. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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