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

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of clue

as in tells

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Recent Examples of clues

Noun

The latest figures will offer more clues on the inflation outlook and the Federal Reserve’s next moves on interest rates. — CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 In rocks from the interior of Rio Grande do Sul, 240-million-year-old fossils still hold clues about the origin of the animal groups that would transform terrestrial ecosystems forever. — The Conversation, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026 Now, like everyone else, Lu is looking back for clues to some inner darkness in Bo. — Hailey Wang, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 The findings, published in Nature Physics, could provide important clues about how complex electronic states — including superconductivity and magnetism — arise and interact in quantum materials. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026 And those tiny beings offer clues as to how the mysterious formation came to be. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 Aug. 2026 Alright, read on for some hints and clues for today’s Wordle, plus today’s Bonus Wordle. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 The murderer, weapon and room change with every performance, allowing attendees to decode puzzles and identify a unique set of clues. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026 Biosignatures are possible signs of biology on other planets, whereas technosignatures are clues to the presence of advanced technology that might be detectable across light-years. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clues

Noun

While investigations into their death continues, experts say there are indications that some of the influencers did have relationships with criminal organizations and were killed as acts of reprisal by rival factions.

— Rey Rodríguez, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Although he’s been fully cleared for training camp practices, Mahomes’ recovery from his torn ACL and LCL is still ongoing, and all indications are that the Chiefs will be careful.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of indications

Noun

The first of these is the Star Matrix, a design clearly borrowing cues from the Bugatti Chiron, Mistral, and Brouillard.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026
Much of the generation spent its formative high school or college years attending classes remotely, missing out on the informal cues previous generations may have picked up through internships or in-person jobs.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of cues

Verb

The word algebra derives from the al-jabr in this title, which, by extension, also informs the word algorithm.

— Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026
An analysis of the demand for different majors among applicants is one input that informs the school’s course adjustments, officials said.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of informs

Verb

Clay regularly advises organizations on using existential psychology and behavioral science to improve their products, services, and workplace culture.

— Big Think, Big Think, 6 Aug. 2026
For any condition, aim for no more than 300 mg of elemental magnesium daily unless your doctor advises otherwise.

— Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of advises

Noun

Team members are then encouraged to make suggestions for supporting each other.

— Doreen Samelson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Merseyside sources have played down suggestions of a formal bid for the Canada international, but talks have taken place between the two clubs.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of suggestions

Verb

The Monetary Authority of Singapore added the platform to its Investor Alert List in June, which publicly notifies people that an entity is neither licensed nor authorized in the city-state.

— Anniek Bao,Jenny Lee, CNBC, 23 July 2026
So, his company has turned instead to an app, Zello, run by a private company, which notifies locals of Russian drones flying nearby.

— Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 18 July 2026