told (of)

Definition of told (of)next
past tense of tell (of)
as in indicated
to serve as a sign or symptom of his poor performance in the debate tells of too little preparation

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Verb
  • However, Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski indicated the situation is ultimately about federal funding decisions and how resources are allocated.
    Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The sheriff’s office indicated that all of those earlier incidents had been cleared before the major 75-vehicle pileup unfolded nearby on I-70 eastbound near mile marker 216.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Today is meant for open minds and honest choices.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The festival dates back to 1949, and is meant to celebrate the heritage of Swedish immigrants who settled in the area.
    Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • From the restaurant servers to the concierges, everyone had a distinctive wardrobe that denoted their role in the Waldorf universe.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
  • About 100 feet away, a metal post denoted the park’s boundary.
    Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Told (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/told%20%28of%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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