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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
Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
Investors are also entering another month without significant barometers and may be turning to private surveys in a hunt for clues.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
—Mark Cooper, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Aside from the clues hidden in her house and office, Price now had to design and build the spaceship itself.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Nov. 2025
While nearly all four of those women had been rumored to be among the cast for some time, Sony did give us a few more clues as to what other real-life characters might get some prominent roles in the films.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025
And then there is the research on the astronauts themselves that could have knock-on effects both for helping crews stay healthier on long-duration deep space missions, and also provide new clues to the riddle of aging—and perhaps slow it down.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
The outcome could also influence national narratives ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, offering clues about voter sentiment toward both parties in a politically shifting region.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Eventually, his interests expanded to include dental anthropology—the study of how teeth offer clues to species’ diets, health, and even evolution and migration.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
Tuesday's elections could hold clues to how Americans view this pivotal moment in the country, and reveal the strengths and weaknesses of each party's position one year away from the consequential 2026 midterm elections.
—Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
Investors are also entering another month without significant barometers and may be turning to private surveys in a hunt for clues.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
—Mark Cooper, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Aside from the clues hidden in her house and office, Price now had to design and build the spaceship itself.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Nov. 2025
While nearly all four of those women had been rumored to be among the cast for some time, Sony did give us a few more clues as to what other real-life characters might get some prominent roles in the films.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025
And then there is the research on the astronauts themselves that could have knock-on effects both for helping crews stay healthier on long-duration deep space missions, and also provide new clues to the riddle of aging—and perhaps slow it down.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
The outcome could also influence national narratives ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, offering clues about voter sentiment toward both parties in a politically shifting region.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Eventually, his interests expanded to include dental anthropology—the study of how teeth offer clues to species’ diets, health, and even evolution and migration.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clues
Noun
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Under normal conditions, the BLS on Tuesday would have reported its monthly Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, a measure that Federal Reserve officials watch closely for indications of slack in the jobs market.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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And there are indications team owners will be pushing for a cap in labor negotiations a year from now when the labor deal between the league and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), the labor union representing nearly 8,000 players in the majors and minors.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The influencer, 26, graduated from nursing school in August 2024, and soon after, the high school sweethearts bought a house in Michigan, ending the long-distance aspect of their relationship, Adams tells PEOPLE exclusively.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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That film tells the true story of an Istituto Luce cameraman who filmed Mussolini and fascist propaganda, and, eventually, the head of communist Albania.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Restaurants like the Twisted Fern and Handle also take their cues from the seasons with creative starters and entrees.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
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Ruehle is practically legendary in baseball now for the wit inherent in his song cues, as well as for making sure the energy doesn’t flag in the stadium.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Wells Notice, which serves as the civil equivalent of a criminal grand jury target letter, informs the recipients that the Division is prepared to recommend to the Commissioners that they be sued.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Once passengers buy tickets, the attendant directs them to a waiting Tesla, informs the driver of the destination and sends them on their way.—
Hadley Hitson,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the pool room — an oval-like space with a pool table set in the middle — Reuter’s work is a brick-like mural with hints of greenery peeking out along the top.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
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Yates has been dating Andrews since the summer of 2023, after months of Yates' dropping hints online.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Lebanon's National Council for Scientific Research, which conducts research and advises the government on policy, has documented almost 500 homes destroyed after the ceasefire in just three border villages and hundreds more houses damaged.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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Food writer Stephanie Gravalese advises that, with SNAP benefits temporarily paused, an effective way to conserve resources is to take stock of your pantry.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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His suggestions included searching the market for help at safety, off the edge and in the offensive backfield.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Other suggestions include donating non-perishable items to community fridges or hotspots, such as free Little Libraries.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As Chairman Atkins explained, the Wells process is the mechanism through which the Enforcement Staff notifies potential respondents or defendants of any charges, and the basis for the charges, that the Division intends to recommend to the Commission.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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The proposal, which was unanimously approved by the board, also calls for signage to be posted on those properties that notifies the public that immigration enforcement activities are barred on the site.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Clues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clues. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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