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 results may offer useful clues about the reliability required before humanoids can take on longer shifts in industrial settings. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026 Further clues can be found in the moon's composition, which reveals a relatively small iron core and lower density. — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Investors will look for clues on how the company can contend with the growing competition. — Caleigh Keating, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026 There are a few clues along the way that, in retrospect, support the big twist, but nothing fully persuaded me of the overall credibility of the secrets exposed, or their plausibility beyond the dramatic demands of plot. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026 The general trivia and straight clues are also tough, and there’s a good amount of novelty, including 11 debut entries, a few oddballs among them, and one utterly brutal misdirect that significantly spiced up my solving experience. — Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2026 Scientists hope the mission, which is expected to take five years, will provide clues to how Phobos and its smaller sibling Deimos formed, and hopefully even shed light on the origins of life in the solar system. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 Haunting clues emerge in 7-year fishing boat mystery after wreckage found off island. — FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Warrick and others say this week’s events could offer clues to next season. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clues

Noun

And there are indications that the rising costs aren’t going away anytime soon.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Securing approval for those additional indications is likely necessary for Icotyde to become one of J & J's biggest drugs of all time , as executives have projected.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of indications

Verb

Nouraei tells her patients and clients, however, that the safest way to start taking creatine would be incrementally, beginning with three grams daily for a week, then four, then to five.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
But for this initial step, Pierre tells mature patients to find a formula that’s gentle, non-irritating, and—if needed—able to remove makeup.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of tells

Noun

For example, changes in contact forces could indicate whether a screw has engaged correctly, while audio cues could help identify when a mechanical latch has clicked into place.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Karaduman said the opportunity is to combine those authentic visual cues with invisible comfort and performance.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of cues

Verb

In addition to scaring the bejesus out of Hamlet and demanding blood, the ghost informs the audience exactly how the murder occurred.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
The facility lacks a verifiable method that informs food employees of their responsibility to report their health status in regards to illnesses that can spread through food.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of informs

Noun

That question motivated Clark to better understand aging among plants and animals and to look for hints to extend humans' lifespan.

— KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
On Friday, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh offered no hints about potential interest rate policy moves while attending a meeting of financial leaders in Bangkok.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of hints

Verb

Inside, Kaylee is eager to prove herself by really learning laundry and nailing it; Fraser advises her to come up with a system and stick to it.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
This summer, Kennedy’s health department appointed doctors with financial stakes in the peptide industry to a panel that advises the FDA.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of advises

Noun

Another 35% said AI provided suggestions or drafts while a person made every final call.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
While international observers initially blamed Moscow, there are now increasing suggestions that Ukrainian state security agencies may have been involved — even though Ukraine counts Germany as one of its closest allies.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 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