as in indication
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 clue
Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 16 June 2025
This will help clue you in on who is ready for larger conversations.
—Erik Logan, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Mike Defabo, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Moines River crossword clue, featured as 40 Across in the USA Today Crossword on July 8, 2025.
—Sally Hoelscher, USA Today, 8 July 2025
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Noun
Jones, who runs the Detroit PD's Missing Persons Unit, thought that perhaps clues to her overwhelming case load were buried underground.
—Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 16 June 2025
This will help clue you in on who is ready for larger conversations.
—Erik Logan, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
Former Steelers defensive back Patrick Peterson’s usage could provide some clues.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Moines River crossword clue, featured as 40 Across in the USA Today Crossword on July 8, 2025.
—Sally Hoelscher, USA Today, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clue
Noun
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But the relatively strong performance recently by silver compared with gold could be an indication of increasing central bank activity in the silver market.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Crudo noted how each shot and framing was a subtle indication of the characters’ emotional states, with specific appreciation for the scene when George Bailey comes home a broken man.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The film tells the powerful true story of a blind Native American man who helped save lives during the Oklahoma City bombing.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
26 July 2025
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Popular jewelry designer Kendra Scott plans to marry Zac Brown, Scott told People.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
26 July 2025
Noun
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The pairing is delicate yet complex as the red berry notes and floral hints mingle with the sweet acid left behind by the tomatoes.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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With so many Internet sources to listen to and publish on, the public had a chance to be the hero of the story, all these hints of Gilbert Joubert Three Days of the Condor supervillainy just begging us to summon our inner Robert Redford to find him out.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
19 July 2025
Verb
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For over 50 years, Travel + Leisure has informed and inspired millions of travelers, offering practical advice, essential travel news, and personal narratives from our network of on-the-ground writers around the world.—
Jamie Hergenrader,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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Post-Earnings Positioning: Conversely, traders can wait for the earnings announcement and then evaluate the relationship between immediate and medium-term returns to inform their subsequent trading actions.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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For a nostalgic twist, take a cue from Jean Seberg in Bonjour Tristesse and grab one in light blue, then tie a knot at your waist with the shirt ends.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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This is the cognitive edge: the ability to identify patterns among weak cues across disciplines, question dominant narratives, and reason beyond the data.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Millions of people across the United States have been advised to limit outdoors activity amid concerns over high air pollution levels.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Redmond advises measuring the length, width, and height of your space, then determining where your sofa will be situated.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
Noun
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But in recent years, Hernandez said people have had difficulty following her suggestion.—
Jack Rodriquez-Vars
July 19,
Sacbee.com,
19 July 2025
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Khanna's Take on California Redistricting Battle Khanna also discussed Newsom's suggestion that California could redraw its congressional districts if Texas chooses to do so.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
Verb
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The state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner was notified of the death, according to police.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
22 July 2025
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So, if a package is rerouted due to traffic or weather delays, the company can get notified immediately so the team can take proper action.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Clue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clue. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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