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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verb

present tense third-person singular of clue

as in tells

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Recent Examples of clues

Noun

Instead of using p-tau217 and amyloid blood tests for diagnosis, Isaacson runs them to look for clues on how people are responding to treatment and lifestyle changes. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026 The practical implications of those changes need to be teased apart in future trials; however, the study did find some initial clues. — Will Stone, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026 Two new clues, but no final answers Finding the structures is only the beginning. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026 Some of those of note include that the study was self-report-focused, without any vestibular analysis that could offer key clues as to where PES may be mechanistically based. — New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026 Training camp has already offered clues, considering Epps has played the preponderance of first-team snaps in nickel. — Zach Berman, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026 Closer inspection has revealed the teeth contain important clues about the ancient ocean environment, NOAA says. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 16 Aug. 2026 The question of who runs second to Donalds could offer major clues about the level of racist and antisemitic sentiment among Republican voters. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026 Our clues to the density of forest canopies millions of years ago came from microscopic plant cuticles – the thin, waxy outer skin of leaves that can survive for millions of years in organic-rich sediments. — Regan E. Dunn, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clues

Noun

There are also indications that season 2 could increase its episode count from 9 to 10, though that hasn’t been set in stone yet.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Police are investigating the death, but say there are no indications of foul play.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of indications

Verb

Despite Bret’s passionate insistence that his classmate is a serial killer, Croft tells him Robert is a good kid from a good family and sends him back to class.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
The limited series tells the story of two sisters who go on the run after an act of vengeance goes wrong.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of tells

Verb

Creator instinct informs what gets made, how it is presented and how quickly the team responds.

— Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
When the Pogues return to Kildare from Azerbaijan, Rose informs them that Groff stole the Royal Merchant gold from her after trying to kill her.

— Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of informs

Noun

And given the lunar ice’s likely extreme age, Dell’Agnello says, tracing its history would offer hints about the origins of Earth’s water as well.

— Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026
Recently spotted with her husband Justin in Beverly Hills, the model and Rhode Founder’s all-black ensemble was perfectly accessorized with hints of white — a light cardigan tied around her waist and minimalist flip-flops on her feet.

— Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of hints

Noun

Alicia McCalla, 56, a fiction writer who has been doing voice work for five years out of her home in Atlanta, decided to ignore union suggestions and clone her voice.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Gates brushed aside the idea that his suggestions might draw pushback from the accelerationist voices in the tech industry.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of suggestions

Verb

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
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