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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as in to inform
to give information to
would you clue him in on the plan?
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Recent Examples of clue
Jordan King, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Yes, but: The unemployment rate held at 4.1%, a clue the labor market is still solid, Axios' Courtenay Brown writes.
—Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2024
The other woman’s benign response clues us in that many of the protagonist’s words are spoken only in her head.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2024
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Noun
This gives you a foundation to start off from and the results will hopefully give you a clue on your next stop.
—Jordan King, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Yes, but: The unemployment rate held at 4.1%, a clue the labor market is still solid, Axios' Courtenay Brown writes.
—Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
Verb
The name might’ve already clued you in, but this farm goes all out for the kids—there’s a busy bee train, chances to leave their mark on the Chalk Bus, a tire climbing wall, a giant bounce pillow, and that’s not even to mention the petting zoo or 2.5-acre corn maze.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2024
The other woman’s benign response clues us in that many of the protagonist’s words are spoken only in her head.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clue
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Soto, represented by hard-driving super agent Scott Boras, has shown no indication of offering charity to his new employer like Ohtani did.David K. Li, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The company is subject to various risks, including dependence on successful clinical trials, regulatory approvals, and potential competition from other biotechnology firms targeting similar autoimmune disease indications.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Born on TikTok, this is an ideal choice for fall/winter thanks to its cool undertones; deep berry hues offer a hint of blue that adds a head-turning pop to any autumnal beauty look.Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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Think velvet bows, toile ornaments, and hints of soft pastels to bring the historical elegance to life.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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Our nervous system is always scanning our environment for cues of safety or danger.Noma Nazish, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The new outpost retains the same warm woods as its original Marais store, opened last year, and takes cues from the brand’s workshop.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
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Tricia had just moved to the area from Florida and didn’t have any suggestions as to where to go.Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
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Does Miss Manners have a suggestion for a polite way of indicating that, since they couldn’t be bothered to acknowledge the first gift, subsequent gifts should not be solicited?Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Clue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clue. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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