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

The clues that Swift’s ghost is leaving for Johnson still aren’t really hitting until Johnson’s character starts feeling the effects of the literal poison being fed to her in her coffee and wine and realizes this man may be bad. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026 Now researchers analyzing data from those collisions have seen an unexpected signal that offers new clues about how the cosmic transition happened eons ago. — Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 28 Sep. 2026 Lohan’s character uses clues from the recording to attempt to track down the husband. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026 The agent had been tasked with identifying the author of a blog post, and was given a set of clues to start off its research. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 27 Sep. 2026 The first clues came in the 1970s, when Jacob Bekenstein and Stephen Hawking calculated the entropy of black holes — typically a measure of how much stuff fits inside an object. — Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026 Perhaps there are more clues to come in Swift’s broadcast TV future. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 25 Sep. 2026 Feel like that one comes with some pretty easy context clues. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clues

Noun

There are early indications of some home buyers and sellers experimenting with chatbots for do-it-yourself transactions to save money on fees.

— John Kell, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
The expert was expected to say the positioning of the bodies, the branches on the remains, the outdoor location of the crime and knife wounds to the victims all were indications of pagan rituals.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of indications

Verb

Speaking vulnerably, Sandy tells us about her journey, and she is moved when Aesha gives her a necklace with a pendant engraved with the number 36 and an anchor.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
His new novel, Vigil, tells the story of an angel tasked with helping a billionaire feel a degree of remorse for his actions before crossing over.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of tells

Noun

The rapper isn’t the only star to take cues from beauty behaviors of the past.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
The payoff comes from stacking small wins, including bitter flavor cues that wake up the cephalic phase of digestion, fiber that feeds gut bacteria and nutrients that support overall health.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of cues

Verb

Indulge in an otherworldly spa treatment or unwind with a summer cocktail—your intention informs your itinerary.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
This is specifically what informs the ethos of Jason Scott & The High Heat, a band that has come to be known equally for their raw talent as their rancorous lyrics.

— Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of informs

Verb

Ted, naturally, advises everyone to stay positive, but the outlook isn’t great, and it’s not helped by the team doctor dragging his feet about seeing the Greyhounds star, which Keeley immediately clocks as sexism.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
After washing, Adriano advises laying brushes flat or upside down to dry, with the bristles pointing downward.

— Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 21 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