CLUES (IN) Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

clues (in)

verb

present tense third-person singular of clue (in)

as in informs

to give information to would you clue him in on the plan?

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As that time limit approaches, an announcement informs users their clock is running out.

— Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
The mental discipline learned on the road directly informs his musical drive.

— Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of informs

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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

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Parks workers who don't comply with the new policy could face discipline, officials said, adding, the policy also instructs them to not engage in any verbal or physical altercations with ICE agents.

— Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Rama intervenes and instructs Lakshmana to disfigure Shurpanakha.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

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