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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
Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Market reactions could become more sensitive to incoming data due to fewer clues about the Fed’s intentions.
—Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Researchers are now exploring Greenland shark genetics for clues about aging, finding hints of enhanced DNA repair and cellular maintenance that could slow aging at a fundamental level.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The bone, believed to be part of a leg and containing surgical hardware, offered one of the only initial clues.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Players may give their partner one-word clues to unlock the password.
—Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
New science reveals clues to the 'super-ager' brain.
—Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
One of the first clues that the conventional wisdom about willpower was wrong came in 2015.
—Francine Russo, Scientific American, 28 Mar. 2026
But the video, at least, provides a sense of direction; something for investigators to home in on in their search for clues.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
Researchers are also exploring Greenland shark genetics for clues about aging.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Market reactions could become more sensitive to incoming data due to fewer clues about the Fed’s intentions.
—Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Researchers are now exploring Greenland shark genetics for clues about aging, finding hints of enhanced DNA repair and cellular maintenance that could slow aging at a fundamental level.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The bone, believed to be part of a leg and containing surgical hardware, offered one of the only initial clues.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Players may give their partner one-word clues to unlock the password.
—Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
New science reveals clues to the 'super-ager' brain.
—Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
One of the first clues that the conventional wisdom about willpower was wrong came in 2015.
—Francine Russo, Scientific American, 28 Mar. 2026
But the video, at least, provides a sense of direction; something for investigators to home in on in their search for clues.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clues
Noun
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For some indications, expert groups now recommend red-light regimens.—
Lynne Peeples,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, there were some indications from Washington on a possible de-escalation in the Mideast conflict.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The alert tells the pilots exactly what to do to avoid the collision.—
Clara McMichael,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The state Department of Public Health did not respond in time for this article regarding how many nursing homes have closed in the state in the last two years and what the agency tells families in such a transition.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Part of that navigation is driven by chemical cues, such as concentrations of the female hormone progesterone, but gravity seems to play a significant role too, McPherson said.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Visual phonics, which includes hand cues and symbols that represent sounds such as vowels or consonants, can be used as literacy support.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Lord John informs his sad-sack drunk son William that his cousin Ben died and Ben’s surprise widow Amaranthus and baby Trevor appeared at his doorstep.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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Their work also informs creative direction, messaging, and timing across channels, helping teams apply audience insights in ways that can inform more aligned campaign decisions.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Researchers are now exploring Greenland shark genetics for clues about aging, finding hints of enhanced DNA repair and cellular maintenance that could slow aging at a fundamental level.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Researchers exploring Greenland shark genetics have found hints of enhanced DNA repair and cellular maintenance that could slow aging at a fundamental level.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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To reduce the chances of snakes around your home, TPWD advises keeping your lawn trimmed low and removing brush, woodpiles, rocks, and debris where snakes and rodents may hide.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Nationwide advises talking to your tax preparer to determine whether this strategy makes sense for you.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Following someone’s suggestions delivers you to adventure's door under the Libra full moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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But the open kitchen concept, with local produce and jars of pickles on display for guests to touch, taste, and smell, makes going off-menu just as enticing—just ask the chef for suggestions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At times, there are delays while the agency notifies the next of kin.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2026
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Parents rank schools in order of preference, and the district notifies them which one they’ve been assigned to.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Clues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clues. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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