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

But experts say audio recorded from minutes before the crash may offer clues as to what happened. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026 How to Know if Yogurt Has Gone Bad There are a few signs that will give some clues that yogurt is on the way to going bad, or is already not safe to consume. — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2026 But just how reliable are these clues – and does science back them up? — Hannah Chinn, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026 Although he was acquitted of the most serious charges, a mistrial was declared on voluntary manslaughter in June 2024 and that charge later dismissed, clues have continued to emerge. — Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026 Rather than rely on clues that are quietly assembled off the page or inside the mind of a detective like Sherlock Holmes, Christie’s readers are always presented with all the facts needed to solve the case. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026 With Grant and Fry, the clues were right in front of them (or quite literally presented to them). — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026 Coding system reveals missing pages A CBS News analysis of a numerical coding system used by the DOJ to organize the Epstein files offers clues about some of the documents the department has withheld. — Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 But important clues about how the sickness operates are emerging from the latest studies of bacterial DNA in ancient bones and teeth. — Faye Flam, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clues

Noun

Marcin Kierwiński, Poland's interior minister, said there were indications the suspect was fascinated by far-right ideology, according to Reuters.

— Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Monday there were indications the jet was breaking apart before the fiery wreck and that investigators were zeroing in on weather conditions being a major factor in the incident.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of indications

Noun

Cues from mid-size SUV The R700 reportedly takes its styling cues from the Jetour Zongheng G600 concept, which previewed the brand’s off-road design direction in 2025.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
OpenAI faces several lawsuits from state AGs and plaintiff attorneys, taking cues from the social media suits in alleging that the design of ChatGPT can pose risks to children.

— Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of cues

Noun

Dylan Carden, an equity analyst for William Blair, wrote in a note published Friday that Under Armour’s results give few hints as to when a recovery could be expected for the company.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2026
And as the show has gone on, the actor has found layers to play, including hints of a kind of existential melancholy.

— Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of hints

Verb

The behavior may be creepy, but Miss Manners advises against sharing your feelings on the subject, as that will inevitably mean criticizing her behavior — which would also be rude.

— Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
Without knowing the identity of the third member of Marnûkh and Arondir’s party, Celeborn strongly advises them to leave without her, then starts to make an exit himself before heading back after Marnûkh mentions Galadriel’s name.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of advises

Noun

The nurse’s only suggestions were the ones that Malouf had already tried.

— Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 8 Nov. 2026
The mayor said the cost escalations for the project have been largely due to community feedback, with suggestions from the public baked into the project.

— Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of suggestions

Verb

Kiar urged residents in South Florida with elderly family members to monitor their relatives' finances and enroll in the free Owner Alert program, which notifies property owners whenever a deed transaction occurs.

— Joan Murray, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
The school then notifies the borough safety director and Project Open Arms, a citywide initiative responding to new immigrant students and their families.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 17 Oct. 2026