- present tense form of tell (3rd person singular).
tells
Example Sentences
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Netflix also said its podcast “Bedtime Stories with Netflix Jr.” which tells stories from worlds including “Gabby’s Dollhouse” and “Dr. Seuss,” will be available for streaming on Netflix for the first time Monday.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
"It tells us not just how SPA formed, but where to look for the rocks that can answer some of our biggest questions about the Moon's origin and evolution."
From Science Daily • Jun. 22, 2026
"I think she would love this moment," Zanai tells the band after they rehearse.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026
This exhibition tells the story of that institution and the history of American innovation through photographs, architectural plans, copies of patents, prints and other works.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026
He tells me that his reason for joining Black Alliance was that he wanted to be a part of a group he could relate to.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
