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a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
vainly searched for a clue to the answer
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Recent Examples of clue
Britina Cheng, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2025
The Life360 app, and the location of the minivan and the kayak, had provided clues about where to look.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Bluemercury was gracious enough to clue our editors in on what its hottest products of the season are, so that you can be better informed when filling your cart with moisturizers, shampoos, serums, hair styling tools, eyeliners, and all sorts of other beauty essentials.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Tap a clue to see a headshot or get more details.
—Britina Cheng, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2025
The Life360 app, and the location of the minivan and the kayak, had provided clues about where to look.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
Fans were first clued into the couple’s upcoming Family Feud appearance back in May.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Bluemercury was gracious enough to clue our editors in on what its hottest products of the season are, so that you can be better informed when filling your cart with moisturizers, shampoos, serums, hair styling tools, eyeliners, and all sorts of other beauty essentials.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clue
Noun
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The company is preparing for the debut flight of the larger Ceres-2 solid rocket, with indications of a launch attempt around November 15.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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This is a clear indication that Huang expects strong demand for Nvidia's AI chips to continue.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The judge also noted she had not previously been told a mechanic had worked on the car, and also the government has given at least two different accounts of who approved the car’s removal to Maine.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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While many people might rush to see a doctor after such a discovery, Farrington put it off, telling herself that the lump would disappear naturally.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Players can provide hints or hold fast but will end up pissing the duo off either way.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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This burgundy option brings a hint of holiday cheer while looking sophisticated.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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According to Philadelphia magazine, the dismissal took place via an email in which she was informed that she was being terminated for cause.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 Nov. 2025
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The same year, California also banned the use of simulated fire in active shooter drills and required that parents be informed that a drill is taking place.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Taking a cue from its predecessor, the Miami restaurant will serve pasta, of course, and dishes like Sicilian-style branzino, dover sole meuniere and veal milanese.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
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The show’s audience of Millennials, coming of age in an era defined by consumption, learned to take their cues from celebrities.—
Kim Hew-Low,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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To avoid this issue, Wang advises simply following the product labels and dosage information while also maintaining a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for your machine.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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Once considered superficial next to financial advice and tax planning, services for health and wellness, family and kids, and travel and self-improvement are becoming core competencies in the business of advising and helping wealthy families.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, has repeatedly defended the pain medicine, saying there is no scientific link to autism and warning that such suggestions could endanger maternal health.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Epic Group has suggestions on how factory owners can build differently in a case study that will come out in a couple of months, Ralapanawe said.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The couple will be identified by the Dallas Medical Examiner’s Office after their next of kin have been notified.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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Barcelona sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity, claim the RFEF were immediately notified following the procedure and that the club are in constant communication with the governing body.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Clue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clue. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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