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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The authors would like to thank HKU Musketeers Foundation Institute of Data Science for providing research funding informing this article.

— Brian Wong, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026
The California Department of Social Services sent a letter Tuesday to the nonprofit network overseeing the program, informing it that the program will end in 30 days.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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The first online evacuation order came on August 5 for residents of Mansouri, near Tyre, though Israel had already dropped leaflets on the village just a week into the ceasefire, telling ‌residents to leave ahead of strikes.

— Reuters, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026
Antonelli had doubted his chances of such a fightback on Thursday, telling reporters that getting back into the top five was a realistic target.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of telling

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Morton joins the footwear firm from after serving as an independent consultant, advising brands including Fortnum & Mason on consumer strategy, transformation and international growth.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
The airport has warned that disruption will continue and is advising passengers to check directly with their airline before traveling.

— Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of advising

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My room had a compact seating nook (perfect for catching up on work), along with a private balcony overlooking the Plaza.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Down the hall, the parents of the bakers with special needs were sitting in a lounge drinking coffee and catching up.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of catching up

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For months the university has been briefing journalists that its appointment system is rigorous and defendable, and that the campaign was targeted against a Black academic because of his race.

— Rupert Neate, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
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

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