CLUE (IN) Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

clue (in)

verb

Definition of clue (in)

as in to inform

to give information to would you clue him in on the plan?

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Protesters derailed a rezoning meeting on Crown Center, cutting short a hearing intended to inform residents about redevelopment plans to accommodate a new downtown Royals stadium.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
My editor at Vulture has informed me that this is the name of the mysterious archer who iced Criston from across that field.

— Brian Grubb, Vulture, 27 July 2026

Definition of inform

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For a long time, we’ve all been told that remastering the older Super Robot Wars games was extremely difficult, due to all the licensing and other costs involved.

— Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Earlier, sources told CNN that the crown prince raised concerns over plans to strike Iran during the call.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of tell

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Baez advises adjusting sleep schedules two to three days before the flight and focusing on syncing their circadian rhythm with the new time zone by keeping screens dim.

— Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
Make Your Experience Relevant Mid-career professionals are sometimes advised to remove dates from their résumés, shorten their work histories or avoid appearing overqualified.

— Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

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