as in indication
a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
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Recent Examples of clue
Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Stranger Things: The First Shadow, the franchise's Broadway play, also offers clues about the final season.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 1 June 2025
Andy Swift, TVLine, 13 Mar. 2025
In other words, they’re clued into how small business is faring.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Noun
This month, look to your inner child for clues: What used to bring you joy before life told you to grow up?
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Stranger Things: The First Shadow, the franchise's Broadway play, also offers clues about the final season.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 1 June 2025
Verb
The episode also clued us into Amber’s painful past as a teen runaway and kidnapping victim, offering some important context to explain her actions.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 13 Mar. 2025
In other words, they’re clued into how small business is faring.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clue
Noun
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Sky News reported that Doyle had given no indication of pleas when the charges were read to the court.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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McCarthy Vahey said, despite the lack of funding, the accounts serve as an indication of priorities.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Her aunt would often call Valdes’ mom from Florida, telling her their family would be safer here.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Copying others only tells you what worked yesterday for someone else, when what leaders need to focus on is what will work for them tomorrow.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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There’s been speculation in the Russian and Western media about areas for possible negotiation, and the outcome of the Istanbul talks are being closely watched for any hints of flexibility.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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Here is what the judges had to say about it: Aromas of delicate agave and hints of herbs provide an inviting nose.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Attendees had been informed of the location just 48 hours in advance.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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Detainees were not informed of their destination, with many fearing they were being deported, according to Jerez-Robles' family.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Noun
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So, the emotional cues that were easy to pick up in face-to-face interactions now require more attention.—
Ayaskant Sarangi,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Taking cues from John le Carré and Michael Powell, Anderson constructs an espionage family drama about the battle for the soul of capitalism that just so happens to be his funniest movie in years.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Duties include analyzing client requests, advising on strategy and managing a team of professionals.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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First, start with shattering functional silos, the researchers advise.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Following President Trump’s suggestion that trade partners can avoid tariffs by increasing their purchases of U.S. energy, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that investments from Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan in the flagship LNG project could form the basis of a deal with those countries.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 June 2025
Verb
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The district notified the outside agency of Brackman’s arrest, and her assignment with the district was ended, the spokesperson told the newspaper.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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The department was notified by the districts and was aware of the investigations, the spokesperson said.—
Jessika Harkay,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2025
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“Clue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clue. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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