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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
Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
One of these is the Lost City, a vast hydrothermal field at the bottom of the Atlantic—a kind of unique prehistoric hotbed of massive, dramatic chimney spires venting chemical reactions that scientists have been studying for clues to how life on Earth (and other planets) began.
—Bonnie Tsui, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Charring that consistently appeared in specific locations on the bodies — on the elbows, the front of the skull and the lower limbs — provided intriguing clues.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Yet traders will still closely monitor Fed Chair Jerome Powell's subsequent press conference for any clues on the future of monetary policy.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
The text had offered Faulí more clues about the architect’s wishes for the site.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
The invitation that went out this morning provides a few small clues.
—PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Those figures should tell us, or at least offer clues, as to how the summer’s transfer business was paid for, and whether more spending will be possible come January.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
In 2022, biologists began to see some tantalizing clues.
—Veronique Greenwood, Quanta Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
That’s because your liver won’t give you obvious clues that say there’s a MASH up going there.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
One of these is the Lost City, a vast hydrothermal field at the bottom of the Atlantic—a kind of unique prehistoric hotbed of massive, dramatic chimney spires venting chemical reactions that scientists have been studying for clues to how life on Earth (and other planets) began.
—Bonnie Tsui, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Charring that consistently appeared in specific locations on the bodies — on the elbows, the front of the skull and the lower limbs — provided intriguing clues.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Yet traders will still closely monitor Fed Chair Jerome Powell's subsequent press conference for any clues on the future of monetary policy.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
The text had offered Faulí more clues about the architect’s wishes for the site.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
The invitation that went out this morning provides a few small clues.
—PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Those figures should tell us, or at least offer clues, as to how the summer’s transfer business was paid for, and whether more spending will be possible come January.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
In 2022, biologists began to see some tantalizing clues.
—Veronique Greenwood, Quanta Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clues
Noun
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Time is read vertically, calendar indications horizontally, giving the dial a legible and recognizable face.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Globe’s decision to stand by McCarthy is the latest in a series of indications that newsroom culture is shifting radically to match this backlash moment.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In short, the new material can be thought of as a smart, rubbery material that tells you when it’s stressed out by literally changing color.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Systems designed to support a blind astronaut navigating through sound cues, for instance, might later improve safety in hospitals, aircraft, or smart buildings.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Linda Evangelista is taking style cues from her younger self.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Its latest event further informs what Felita Harris and her team set out to do with the non-profit organization that was founded in 2020.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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Neuroscience informs us that habits and pathways established early tend to dominate later performance; the same is true in corporate culture.—
Ken Polk,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Check out our hints and answers right here.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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For Driscoll, hints of trouble began even before the inauguration, the lawsuit alleges.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In June, Kennedy purged all 17 highly qualified and thoroughly vetted members of the committee, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on setting vaccine policy.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
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PetMD advises a bland, easy-to-digest diet made up of lean proteins such as chicken or turkey, simple carbohydrates like rice or potatoes, and low fat content.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Swift’s involvement in the legal battle relates, in part, to suggestions from Lively that Baldoni altered a rooftop scene at the beginning of the film.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Have suggestions for future picks?—
Melody Wilding,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Israel requires doctors applying for the missions to be physically present in Israel or Jordan — a crossing point for many to Israel and Gaza — just before the mission starts, but notifies them only hours in advance if they are approved, says Syed.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Clues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clues. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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