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

Swifties searched for Easter eggs in the SVU sketch, indicating there might be clues about her next album. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Sep. 2026 The clues are often as simple as what a painting’s subject is wearing. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026 Search parties were sent out again in May after heavy rain in the hope that water would uncover more clues, to no avail. — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026 When police arrived at Ballymany the next morning, there were hardly any clues. — Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026 The clues are convincing enough to have led Historic Royal Palaces to study it, restore it, and, in 2019, display it at Hampton Court alongside the famous Rainbow Portrait of Elizabeth I. — Filippo Iarocci, Vanity Fair, 19 Sep. 2026 Maclean said discoveries on remote sites such as Swona can provide clues about the communities that once lived there, as well as how Christianity spread. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Eyewitness memory researchers are turning toward other clues that might indicate accuracy. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026 There were no immediate details on what caused the helicopter to go down, but investigators said significant clues could come from the last seconds of video the crew broadcast. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clues

Noun

Looking Ahead There are indications that the ridge begins strengthening again during the latter half of next week.

— Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
The limited research available offers some indications that children and adults process AI interactions differently.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of indications

Noun

The Princess of Wales’s attire took cues from autumn hues, opting for shades of brown and moss green for her attire, and gold accents for accessories.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Yet Frenchman Flat does provide some directional cues toward a safer future.

— Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of cues

Verb

This intergenerational dialogue informs the making of each collection.

— WWD Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
This dichotomy, between depressive routine and the spark of something exciting, or even irksome, both informs each relationship, and clarifies (for the viewer) Arash’s state of mind the more his reasons are revealed.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of informs

Noun

Surrounded by towering trees, Kitch-iti-kipi’s surface pulls rich green and teal hues during the spring and summer; splashes of orange and yellow during the fall; and hints of white come winter.

— Savannah Born, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026
Longoria’s hair was set in a deep part and styled in beachy face-framing waves, while her makeup was bright and bronzy with hints of peachy pink to compliment the star’s skintone.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of hints

Verb

Metrick will be involved in helping retail and consumer brand clients of BRG, a practice that advises companies on turnarounds, restructurings, performance improvement and transactions.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Holland also advises lettuce, leafy vegetables, and anything with a string should stay away from the sink.

— Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of advises

Noun

According to Hollywood insider Rob Shuter, however, Jennifer Aniston’s friends are pushing back against suggestions that her Curtis is using her fame to sell his new book.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 Sep. 2026
There have been multiple proposals and suggestions in response to the high fuel prices during spring and summer 2026 to suspend federal and state diesel and gas taxes.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of suggestions

Verb

For example, Maricopa County (where their property is) offers a free Title Alert service that notifies residents when documents are recorded under their name or business.

— Christopher A. Combs, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2026
The permit allows any use across Clark County and extends to the entire state of Nevada if Tesla notifies the commission of expansion plans in advance.

— James Peckham, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026