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
Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
When asked about his attitude, Homa dropped one clue about the split.
—Doug Ferguson, Baltimore Sun, 3 June 2025
Andy Swift, TVLine, 13 Mar. 2025
In other words, they’re clued into how small business is faring.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Noun
That does mean though that Air (the clue is in the name) is a lot more svelte than Glass 2.
—Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
When asked about his attitude, Homa dropped one clue about the split.
—Doug Ferguson, Baltimore Sun, 3 June 2025
Verb
The episode also clued us into Amber’s painful past as a teen runaway and kidnapping victim, offering some important context to explain her actions.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 13 Mar. 2025
In other words, they’re clued into how small business is faring.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clue
Noun
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That’s a really good indication that the marketing world, the advertising world is really where the audience is on the creator economy.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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The box-office earnings are a possible indication of waning interest in the world of John Wick, which may be taken into account as Reeves weighs returning for another mainline entry.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Witnesses later told authorities that Corinne left between 8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. and that a man walked out behind her.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Copying others only tells you what worked yesterday for someone else, when what leaders need to focus on is what will work for them tomorrow.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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The shade brings a quiet elegance to any room, a hint of whimsy, and a reputation for serenity thanks to its namesake plant.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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But right now, Trump just wants people to overlook recent hints about Medicare cuts, which sent hospital stocks through the floor.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Different experiences inform a more complete understanding of the problem and potential solutions.—
Karlo Tanjuakio,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Nobody informed Cristian’s family what was happening.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
10 June 2025
Noun
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These days, soccer fans are as likely to take their cues from individual players as their favorite club.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
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Right on cue, Bonta, along with Democrat attorneys general from 10 additional states, filed their suit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California within minutes after the signing took place.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Hollywood used the enormous Technicolor cameras — which required special color consultants to advise on cinematography, costumes, and sets — for its biggest productions, especially musicals, up until the mid-1950s, when the old Studio System started to crumble.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
9 June 2025
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Meanwhile, smartphone users are advised to watch for signs that their own phones may have been compromised.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
9 June 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,
14 June 2025
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For other styles and designs of squirrel-proof bird feeders from Amazon, see our other suggestions below.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2025
Verb
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At this point, Stage 32 was notified and contacted both the FBI and Action Fraud.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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The agency was eventually notified that the ground beef product tested positive for E. coli.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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“Clue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clue. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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