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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tells (of)
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This indicates that today’s genetic bottleneck is a more modern occurrence instead of a long-term feature of Irish goat populations.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 Feb. 2026 -
And now, this—a new report indicates that Andrew has been banned from his favorite hobby and is no longer allowed to go horseback riding.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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That means lower tax receipts for governments and extra strain on pension and healthcare systems as an ageing population grows and becomes dependent on a shrinking working population.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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When worker shortages slow down construction, the builders have to get extensions, which means more interest on a loan, which means more costs, Rodriguez and others said.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Tells (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tells%20%28of%29. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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