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
Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
The voice conveys subtle but powerful clues into feelings and meanings.
—Carol Kinsey Goman, Forbes.com, 9 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
The battery size in the Galaxy Z Fold is a big clue that points towards a slimmer Galaxy S26 series.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
The voice conveys subtle but powerful clues into feelings and meanings.
—Carol Kinsey Goman, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clue
Noun
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This high level of volatility is a prima facie indication that professional forecasts will be difficult to interpret at best.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The joint practices against the Browns and Texans and the three-game preseason should give everyone a better indication of what Sanders is capable of.—
Mike Kaye
July 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 July 2025
Verb
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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
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The city has been told the Water and Wastewater Authority should have their standard operational system active at that time, Bell said.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
Noun
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That could potentially be a hint into the sophistication of the attack.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
1 Aug. 2025
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But some parts of the country could feel a slight hint of autumn in the air over the weekend.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But in April, as dozens of her colleagues would soon find out for themselves, the UT Office of Sponsored Projects informed her the project was among several the federal government had terminated.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Locally sourced ingredients inform monthly specials that benefit local charities.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Thoughtful choices can create cues for movement during the workday.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Our brains and bodies tend to remember dates—as well as smells, sounds, and visual cues—linked to a traumatic event in an attempt to protect us from future harm.—
Katie Simon,
Vogue,
29 July 2025
Verb
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According to Jim Glenn, a lecturer at Yale who advised a student doing cribbage research, the key to making this work was by selectively shrinking the number of outcomes for the computer to search.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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Royal protocol advises that George will no longer be allowed to fly with his father, Prince William.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 July 2025
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Receptiveness to a feedback loop at scale—where a large set of customers and partners share their insights and suggestions about the threat landscape, products and services—is critical in the dynamic cybersecurity landscape.—
John Whittle,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Verb
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The first step is to vacate the unit and notify the landlord, Schoenick advises.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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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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“Clue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clue. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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