clue

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Noun
Some of the most tantalizing clues come from an archaeological site in central Brazil, called Santa Elina, where bones of giant ground sloths show signs of being manipulated by humans. Christina Larson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024 Last year’s receipts, likely buried somewhere in your spam folder, are also a good source of clues. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
If Sherfield is on the field, will the defenses be clued into a likely run? Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024 Perhaps the announcement that Daryl Dixon will be moving to Spain for season three should’ve clued me in to the fact that most, if not all, of the main Daryl Dixon cast — that is, almost anyone without their name in the title — wouldn’t make it in the long term. Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for clue 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clue
Noun
  • An indication of just how much Acheampong’s future was a priority within Chelsea can be seen from when discussions first began.
    Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Connecticut's capital city also has the highest proportion of homeowners surpassing the area's average tenure of 17 years, an indication of a potential increase in local inventory, according to NAR.
    Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Gonzalez told reporters that police and medical examiners are working to identify the woman using fingerprints and advanced DNA techniques, while also retracing her steps before the killing.
    Cedar Attanasio, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Quinn’s weekly message includes telling his players to keep their eye on the task ahead rather than contemplate their future path.
    Ben Standig, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Another Wordle puzzle will be released on Monday and Newsweek will be back with another round of hints and tips.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The especially dry offering from the 295-year-old Champagne house in Reims, France noses with fresh grapefruit, marzipan and a hint of jasmine tea.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The picture appears to be an excerpt from the video that the Princess of Wales shared at the beginning of September to inform the public about the completion of her chemotherapy and her gradual return to her public duties.
    Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Finally, embrace professional development by attending workshops, earning certifications and staying informed about industry trends.
    Nikolaus Kimla, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The really clunky moments come off like an audition tape in which the off-camera casting assistant running lines is late on their cues.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Taking a cue from the popularity of hot honey and the wildly-successful YouTube series Hot Ones, the next generation of spicy or hybrid spicy flavors allows diners to get adventurous with their food and drink with a splash of sauce, a dip, or a drizzle, Zegler says.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Businesses are advised to build diversified trade partnerships and consider the alternative markets available to protect themselves against this geopolitical backdrop.
    Pushkar Mukewar, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • People who work with cattle and poultry on affected farms have a greater risk of infection, and are thus advised to monitor any possible symptoms of infection.
    Chad de Guzman, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • In addition to suggestions focused on simplifying and clarifying the process, including preclearance, the Section recommended the Service make the Streamlined Procedures permanent.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • There is no suggestion that the attack was connected to Musk's X post.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The department publicly acknowledged the security breach on Monday via a letter intended to notify lawmakers of the incident.
    Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Dec. 2024
  • School rules on gender In a first nationally, California will start enforcing a law prohibiting school districts from adopting policies that require staff to notify parents whose children change their gender identification at school.
    David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024

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“Clue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clue. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.

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