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as in describes
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
they told the story of how they had met
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as in says
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
just tell us what is in your heart
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as in counts
to find the sum of (a collection of things) by noting each one as it is being added
who can tell the number of grains of sand in the world?
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as in informs
to give information to
tell me, when did you begin playing the violin?
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as in instructs
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
told us to sit still and wait
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as in reveals
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
I won't tell your secret to anyone
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Recent Examples of tells
This tells you what the words have in common.
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Kris Holt, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Their work tells the story of their lives, their communities, and their deep connection to a city that, despite its challenges, continues to inspire dreamers, artists, chefs, and creators.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
And, as realistic as the manner of speech is, there are some AI tells.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
History tells us Los Blancos are often most dangerous with their backs against the wall, so calling Real’s slump in results a crisis would be an overstatement, even if the wealth of superstars is at a low ebb (Spanish).
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
But to me, any song that tells a story could be considered a country song.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
The kind that tells you that stepping away, even for a week, could make everything fall apart.
—Soulaima Gourani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Siegel's segment, Stowaway, tells the story of a young conspiracy theorist who heads to the Mojave Desert to document sightings of lights in the sky.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Kris Holt, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Their work tells the story of their lives, their communities, and their deep connection to a city that, despite its challenges, continues to inspire dreamers, artists, chefs, and creators.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
And, as realistic as the manner of speech is, there are some AI tells.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
History tells us Los Blancos are often most dangerous with their backs against the wall, so calling Real’s slump in results a crisis would be an overstatement, even if the wealth of superstars is at a low ebb (Spanish).
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
But to me, any song that tells a story could be considered a country song.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
The kind that tells you that stepping away, even for a week, could make everything fall apart.
—Soulaima Gourani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Siegel's segment, Stowaway, tells the story of a young conspiracy theorist who heads to the Mojave Desert to document sightings of lights in the sky.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tells
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By Hannah Jackson Former professional dancer turned pastry chef, Kaitlin Guerin, describes her journey to opening her bakery as a true homecoming.Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Do the hiring practices of a handful of élite outlets really measure up to the stakes and moral seriousness of the decades of conflict that Coates describes?Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
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This commitment to deeper learning not only broadens his understanding of leadership but also informs his approach to developing training programs.Janine MacLachlan, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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An icon and a disfigurement Funk, 54, said that even as the monks strive to remain separate from ordinary life in Chicago, the city also informs and reflects the spiritual work that goes on in the monastery.Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 20 Oct. 2024
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That piece of paper instructs us to pay it forward and boo someone else, all in secret of course.Melissa Willets, Parents, 14 Oct. 2024
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In suits brought by customers, Tesla can shift liability by pointing out that their user manual instructs drivers using Autopilot and FSD to remain alert and in control of the vehicle, with their hands on the wheel at all times in case human intervention is required to avert a crash.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
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When there is disclosure, the benchmark reveals performance on critical indicators, like soil health, remain low.Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The pairing of the double portrait of Portrait of Jean-Michel Basquiat as David (1984) with a Double Elvis (1963) reveals, in any case, an evolution in Warhol’s representations.Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Her parents, who grew up in Iran, are of Russian and Armenian extraction; she herself was born in Canada and raised in Geneva, speaks four languages, and holds three passports.Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
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These tasks resonate with our human essence, inherited from our ancestors, offering fulfillment that goes beyond economic value and speaks to our need for hands-on, purposeful engagement in the world.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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The State Department advises against travel to Haiti, which is still in the midst of violent political turmoil.Jay Blackman, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The new Army regulation also advises soldiers to steer clear of foods containing poppy seeds due to the risk of failing drug screenings.Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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The recommendation doesn’t state a better lower number but asks the state to study what would be appropriate.Yesenia Robles, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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The election interference measure asks if Illinois should impose civil penalties on candidates who interfere or try to interfere with election workers' official duties.Monica Eng, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
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To protect their work, creators would need to place all their new content behind paywalls, limiting exposure and reducing the opportunity for the viral audiences that are often the way the public discovers new artists.David Pakman, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Surveys show social networks are the number one way Gen Z discovers new brands and products.Alison Bringé, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Tells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tells. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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