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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
Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
—Mark Cooper, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Bring the excitement off the screen and into the real world with this fun hide and seek figure, which encourages active play with a timer and spoken clues to lead kids to her hiding spot.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
The Life360 app, and the location of the minivan and the kayak, had provided clues about where to look.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Some clues to airlines' plans may emerge on Friday when carriers cancel the first batch of flights, Hosford said.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
Mitrovic‘s approach to the U-20 World Cup could offer some clues.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Where to look for clues on election night, writes The Hill’s Chris Stirewalt.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2025
Investors are also entering another month without significant barometers and may be turning to private surveys in a hunt for clues.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
The everydayness of these items may also hold clues to their draw.
—Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
—Mark Cooper, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Bring the excitement off the screen and into the real world with this fun hide and seek figure, which encourages active play with a timer and spoken clues to lead kids to her hiding spot.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
The Life360 app, and the location of the minivan and the kayak, had provided clues about where to look.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Some clues to airlines' plans may emerge on Friday when carriers cancel the first batch of flights, Hosford said.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
Mitrovic‘s approach to the U-20 World Cup could offer some clues.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Where to look for clues on election night, writes The Hill’s Chris Stirewalt.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2025
Investors are also entering another month without significant barometers and may be turning to private surveys in a hunt for clues.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clues
Noun
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The company is preparing for the debut flight of the larger Ceres-2 solid rocket, with indications of a launch attempt around November 15.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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As of now, there are no indications about possible North American shows in 2026.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Rose tells Shaw that her community is concerned about sacred remains being disturbed.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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In this intimate portrait of life during the exhilarating early days of the women’s liberation movement in Scandinavia in the 1970s, Pernille Ipsen tells the stories of the seven women who raised her, who were all part of the women’s movement in Denmark.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There are design cues from classic scooters from the 50s and 60s seen in the overall shape, modern motorcycles in the tubular frame and linkages, and even fighter jets.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Calm team worked with the film’s sound designer, Lee Salevan, and composer Bryce Dessner, utilizing the film’s sound stems and score cues overlaid with sections of dialogue from Bentley and Greg Kwedar’s script.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Michelle reflected on how both of her parents instilled confidence in her from a young age which unquestionably informs her style sensibility to date.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Unfortunately, Devnan soon informs Sarah and her parents that there’s no oil on her land.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Argentine-Spanish artist — best known for her Latin urban, alternative music songs with hints of neo soul and R&B — discovered the tropical genre during her teenage years while buying vinyl records in Madrid.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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Xi’s and Lee’s banter coincided with hints of warming relations between the two Asian nations.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Her one ally, the as yet unnamed head of housekeeping, played by Madeleine Stowe, advises Lilly to make things right with Ronnie.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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When air quality reaches these levels, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advises sensitive groups to avoid prolonged or intense outdoor activities or consider rescheduling or relocating activities indoors.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Erica has evolved from a simple virtual assistant to a sophisticated tool, with 60% of its 3 billion interactions now being proactive, offering suggestions and next steps.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Our critics have some helpful suggestions for songs to keep you warm.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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As Chairman Atkins explained, the Wells process is the mechanism through which the Enforcement Staff notifies potential respondents or defendants of any charges, and the basis for the charges, that the Division intends to recommend to the Commission.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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The proposal, which was unanimously approved by the board, also calls for signage to be posted on those properties that notifies the public that immigration enforcement activities are barred on the site.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Clues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clues. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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