CLUING (IN) Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

clueing (in)

verb

variants or cluing (in)

present participle of clue (in)

as in informing

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

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Much of the information employers consider originates outside the organization and may pass through several sources or intermediaries before informing an employment decision.

— Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The findings from these types of exercises are important for informing where an organization could improve.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of informing

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The scene gives us little, just Porsha telling NeNe the itinerary, showing her some clothes, and then moving right along.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Video of the incident that went viral online shows students telling a man authorities say is Morgan to get out of an Athens bar.

— Dan Raby, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of telling

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I'mPhaedra Trethan, grateful to Rebecca Morin and Natalie Neysa Alund for filling in during my week off.

— Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
After practice, pass game coordinator Joe Bleymaier — filling in with offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy away from the team — said the plays were designed to emphasize the strengths of the team’s new personnel.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of filling in

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Nesta has defended the staffing budget as a matter of catching up on the city’s needs after leaving positions vacant for too long and shifting those responsibilities to existing employees.

— Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
The data appear to show Miller’s troubles catching up to him.

— Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of catching up

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But official sources briefing Iranian media stressed any reopening of the strait would depend on the United States fulfilling what Tehran sees as its commitment to end its own naval blockade of Iran's ports.

— Mark Osborne, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Eliminate Delays Caused By Vague Briefs The biggest drag is briefing latency.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of briefing

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