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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 clues
Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Market reactions could become more sensitive to incoming data due to fewer clues about the Fed’s intentions.
—Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Researchers are now exploring Greenland shark genetics for clues about aging, finding hints of enhanced DNA repair and cellular maintenance that could slow aging at a fundamental level.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The bone, believed to be part of a leg and containing surgical hardware, offered one of the only initial clues.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Players may give their partner one-word clues to unlock the password.
—Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
New science reveals clues to the 'super-ager' brain.
—Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
One of the first clues that the conventional wisdom about willpower was wrong came in 2015.
—Francine Russo, Scientific American, 28 Mar. 2026
But the video, at least, provides a sense of direction; something for investigators to home in on in their search for clues.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
Researchers are also exploring Greenland shark genetics for clues about aging.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Market reactions could become more sensitive to incoming data due to fewer clues about the Fed’s intentions.
—Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Researchers are now exploring Greenland shark genetics for clues about aging, finding hints of enhanced DNA repair and cellular maintenance that could slow aging at a fundamental level.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The bone, believed to be part of a leg and containing surgical hardware, offered one of the only initial clues.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Players may give their partner one-word clues to unlock the password.
—Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
New science reveals clues to the 'super-ager' brain.
—Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
One of the first clues that the conventional wisdom about willpower was wrong came in 2015.
—Francine Russo, Scientific American, 28 Mar. 2026
But the video, at least, provides a sense of direction; something for investigators to home in on in their search for clues.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clues
Noun
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For some indications, expert groups now recommend red-light regimens.—
Lynne Peeples,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, there were some indications from Washington on a possible de-escalation in the Mideast conflict.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rizo tells Ozzy about his Idol, cementing their polycule.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2026
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The book, being published by Doubleday and Pan Macmillan, tells the true story of Zac Brettler, a London teenager who died under mysterious circumstances in 2019.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The turning point for autonomous robots came three years ago, when the large language models that enabled ChatGPT gave rise to a new algorithm that translates visual cues into physical action, said Puneet Jindal, who co-founded the data annotation company Labellerr AI.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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Pilots learn to navigate using maps and compasses, as well as natural cues such as stars and terrain features including rivers, bridges and other landmarks to orient themselves and move toward friendly forces.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Gavrilovska reflects on Pynchon’s long career and his interest in writing about systems, how his time as a technical writer at Boeing informs his work, his classic novels Gravity’s Rainbow and The Crying of Lot 49, and his new novel, Shadow Ticket.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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Luna, the latest in Norwegian’s Prima Plus Class, takes inspiration from space – a theme that informs the design, amenities and programming.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Researchers are now exploring Greenland shark genetics for clues about aging, finding hints of enhanced DNA repair and cellular maintenance that could slow aging at a fundamental level.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Researchers exploring Greenland shark genetics have found hints of enhanced DNA repair and cellular maintenance that could slow aging at a fundamental level.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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To reduce the chances of snakes around your home, TPWD advises keeping your lawn trimmed low and removing brush, woodpiles, rocks, and debris where snakes and rodents may hide.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Nationwide advises talking to your tax preparer to determine whether this strategy makes sense for you.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Following someone’s suggestions delivers you to adventure's door under the Libra full moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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But the open kitchen concept, with local produce and jars of pickles on display for guests to touch, taste, and smell, makes going off-menu just as enticing—just ask the chef for suggestions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At times, there are delays while the agency notifies the next of kin.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2026
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Parents rank schools in order of preference, and the district notifies them which one they’ve been assigned to.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Clues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clues. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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