as in indication
a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
vainly searched for a clue to the answer
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as in to inform
to give information to
would you clue him in on the plan?
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Recent Examples of clue
Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
That naturally leads to early clues, even if those clues aren’t determinative.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 May 2025
Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The residents’ objections clued officials in that their quest for balancing efficiency and quality of care had faltered and begun compromising the veterans’ experience at the Naval Asylum.
— Made By History, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
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Noun
To be successful in the wild, cats needed to be constantly on the lookout for predators and prey, relying on their senses to pick up clues about their environment, which has carried over to the life of a house cat now.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
That naturally leads to early clues, even if those clues aren’t determinative.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 May 2025
Verb
But halfway through Bravo’s thoroughly regrettable 2003 series, producers clued Getzlaff into their super-problematic twist — half the men were actually straight and merely posing as gay in the hopes of winning a cash prize.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The residents’ objections clued officials in that their quest for balancing efficiency and quality of care had faltered and begun compromising the veterans’ experience at the Naval Asylum.
— Made By History, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clue
Noun
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Her crushing loss by Gauff in the semi-finals at Madrid was another indication that the Pole is still fighting herself in a trophyless 2025.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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But while the Trump administration has deliberately undone or reversed many of Biden's EV policies, the Joint Office does not appear to have been singled out for dismantling: There were no executive orders against it, and no indication of office-specific layoffs.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The opening on this one hits you with this incredibly juicy and crisp apple note mixed with a hint of blackcurrant that feels both sophisticated and playful.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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Some designers dive right in, while others infuse just a hint.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The exhibition ends with projections of The Gilded Age series, in which the costumes took cues from Worth designs.—
Amy Verner,
Vogue,
7 May 2025
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Molnár took design cues for the Streetwing from his personal Quickie 2 Tri-Q200 plane.—
Joe Salas
May 07,
New Atlas,
7 May 2025
Noun
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To get the best outcomes in ideation, creators need to master prompt writing, stay aligned with their brand and always cross-check AI suggestions with real audience data.—
Pierre Narchi,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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So far, the White House has not responded to Newsom’s suggestion.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2025
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“Clue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clue. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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