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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 clues
Thom Harris, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Northrop Grumman’s shares F/A-XX design clues The F/A-XX program calls for a sixth-generation fighter to succeed the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and complement the F-35C Lightning II.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
But river conditions can shift quickly, Christensen added, so officials are watching upstream gauges in Wisconsin for clues about what’s coming next.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
For the past decade, a team of scholars, librarians, and archivists have used bibliographical clues—including inscriptions and bookplates—to piece back together a record of Schomburg’s groundbreaking collection.
—Laura E. Helton, Literary Hub, 20 Apr. 2026
But some of the players are familiar While dark money groups are dominating the contributions for the different sides of the redistricting referendum, there’s still clear clues about who else is backing these efforts.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2026
But a new, experimental blood test developed by researchers at Duke Health and the University of Minnesota might someday provide empirical clues — at least in the sense of short-term survival.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Authorities say the way a call comes in and the language the caller uses are also clues that first responders use to determine if the call is legit.
—Elle Meyers, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
The sighting offers new clues about the species’ breeding habits, nesting environments and the types of habitats young salamanders rely on during their earliest stages of life.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
The fixture list offers some clues.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Northrop Grumman’s shares F/A-XX design clues The F/A-XX program calls for a sixth-generation fighter to succeed the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and complement the F-35C Lightning II.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
But river conditions can shift quickly, Christensen added, so officials are watching upstream gauges in Wisconsin for clues about what’s coming next.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
For the past decade, a team of scholars, librarians, and archivists have used bibliographical clues—including inscriptions and bookplates—to piece back together a record of Schomburg’s groundbreaking collection.
—Laura E. Helton, Literary Hub, 20 Apr. 2026
But some of the players are familiar While dark money groups are dominating the contributions for the different sides of the redistricting referendum, there’s still clear clues about who else is backing these efforts.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2026
But a new, experimental blood test developed by researchers at Duke Health and the University of Minnesota might someday provide empirical clues — at least in the sense of short-term survival.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Authorities say the way a call comes in and the language the caller uses are also clues that first responders use to determine if the call is legit.
—Elle Meyers, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
The sighting offers new clues about the species’ breeding habits, nesting environments and the types of habitats young salamanders rely on during their earliest stages of life.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clues
Noun
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So wait for April and May numbers for indications of movement.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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Reay is also seeing some indications of an improved South Bay hotel market.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Men, society tells us ad nauseam, are simple creatures.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Looking at these deals tells you that this is not a company dabbling in data centers.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rooms Toor's 234 rooms and suites take their design cues from the city’s green spaces, translating into muted hues, organic patterns, and warm wood tones that feel both current and calming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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The new VoloXPro takes design cues from Volocopter’s flagship VoloCity electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, but is lighter than its predecessor.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Several of its designers previously worked on major projects such as Aman Tokyo and The Chedi Andermatt; experience that informs the team’s warm, Asian-leaning minimalism.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Since then, Tanshi has set up a major wildfire monitoring and prevention system that informs locals what days are safe for burning land, which is necessary to clear bush for farming.—
Paige Bruton,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After starring in 2024’s Deadpool & Wolverine, Marvel fans have been wondering where the character would go next, and in a new interview, Reynolds shared some hints.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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As for the cast, the players can only tease so much about the first campaign so far, but did give hints about their characters’ motivations.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Spoonemore advises pouring boiling water slowly and carefully to avoid damaging nearby plants.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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The National Park Service advises keeping a safe distance of at least 50 yards and never approaching or allowing a bear to come closer.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Want to send thoughts or suggestions to Fortune Tech?—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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One of the suggestions was a shade of blonde that Hazelton agreed would work well.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And your phones notifies you every few months that an object nine washing machines wide is going to just narrowly skim past.—
Patrick M. Shober,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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At times, there are delays while the agency notifies the next of kin.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Clues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clues. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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