CLUES Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

clues 1 of 2

noun

plural of clue

as in indications

a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation) vainly searched for a clue to the answer

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clues

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verb

present tense third-person singular of clue

as in tells

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Recent Examples of clues

Noun

These are huge clues to a fabric's authenticity and potential value. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026 This week, investors will parse the Fed's meeting minutes for clues as to what the central bank could do next. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 July 2026 This is the first opportunity for early clues as to how first-year coaches are doing at JSerra, Los Alamitos, Servite, Orange Lutheran, Long Beach Poly and Oaks Christian. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026 An abundance of hints, clues and other helpful items await, not to mention a bonus Custom Wordle and plenty more. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 Gamma rays are thought to give important clues about the early history of the universe. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 5 July 2026 If the flag featured in the newspaper is one and the same, the two people named in the photo caption may offer clues to its provenance. — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026 As speculation swirls and new clues emerge about possible plans for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding, not everyone is convinced by the rumors involving Madison Square Garden. — Kelsie Hoffman, CBS News, 29 June 2026 Understanding dark matter and dark energy can give scientists major clues on how the universe evolved after the Big Bang. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clues

Noun

Ledbetter also said there weren’t, currently, indications of foul play — even as Wells family shared their own suspicions at Friday’s news conference.

— Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
His blood work likewise appeared normal, giving no indications of anything amiss, such as an elevated white blood cell count that might signal a parasitic infection.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026

Definition of indications

Verb

Knowing that a visitor asked three questions about security, spent time on your enterprise plan and then left without booking a demo tells you everything about what to do next.

— Suyash Karn, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
The film, directed by award-winning filmmaker Bao Nguyen, in part tells the story of how CEO Matt Mullenweg founded what became Automattic, a company rooted in the philosophy of open-source software.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 July 2026

Definition of tells

Noun

Chung recently received her first award from the National Institutes of Health for a research project to understand how genetically identical cells respond differently to stimuli, such as treatments or environmental cues.

— Rachel Martin, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
Elite players have, of course, spent many thousands of hours learning to recognize these subtle biomechanical cues.

— Michelle Spear, Scientific American, 11 July 2026

Definition of cues

Verb

Trump views it in zero-sum terms, as a thing the strong seize from the weak—a view that informs his constant desire to steal natural resources from smaller countries.

— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
This was my strategy throughout the book and informs my citational practices as well.

— Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 8 July 2026

Definition of informs

Verb

To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of advises

Noun

Visitors offered name suggestions for Odorysseus on the Huntington’s Instagram page, where contenders included Stinkerbell, Gagatha and Count Flatula, among others.

— Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
This may mean implementing interactive kiosks or digital shelf displays to then provide the right product suggestions, complementary items or simplified comparisons.

— Gadi Graus, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026