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a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
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Recent Examples of clue
Stephen C. Phillips, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
We’ve been given a few more clues about Poker Face season two.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2025
Ashley Abramson, SELF, 12 Feb. 2025
Daphne Zuniga is clued into what the Melrose Place fandom likes.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Noun
But my vote tracking and other new research provides some clues, suggesting that early in-person voting on campus increases early voting and diversifies the electorate.
—Stephen C. Phillips, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
We’ve been given a few more clues about Poker Face season two.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
Patterns can clue you in to what might be going on, says Dr. Johnson.
—Ashley Abramson, SELF, 12 Feb. 2025
Daphne Zuniga is clued into what the Melrose Place fandom likes.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clue
Noun
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Those duties were quickly halted for a month, though there has been little indication that the White House would move away from them.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2025
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Gonzalez said investigators found food in the house and no indication that the family was starving.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Alex Pereira has heard what Magomed Ankalaev and his team have been saying ahead of their light heavyweight title clash at UFC 313 and has told his opposite number to put his money where his mouth is.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The first will take place June 7 at 7 p.m., and the second is on July 26 at 2 p.m. Column: The Ben Johnson-Ryan Poles union sparks optimism — but Chicago Bears’ heavy lifting has just begun Time will tell, writes Dan Wiederer.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Some saw that as a hint to his future involvement and a firm commitment to the youngster, but Fortea has not returned to Ancelotti’s training sessions since playing in two Under-19 European Championship qualifiers with Spain in November.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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We had been warmed up to this by recent hints of several more One UI 7 betas to come before the stable release was GA.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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They were informed earlier this week that their superstar center, Victor Wembanyama, is ruled out for the rest of the season due to a blood clot in his right shoulder.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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Sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity, have said that the players have been informed of the decision.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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To build a culture of kindness, leaders should take these actionable steps: Lead by Example: Employees take cues from leadership.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Even subtle nonverbal cues, like smiling at one group and frowning at another, influence children’s preferences.—
Sylvia Perry,
Scientific American,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Community bankers are advocating for fewer regulations, while Federal Reserve officials advise a balance between consumer protection and economic growth.—
Russ Wiles,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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But several national security agencies, including the FBI, and multiple other federal departments advised staffers not to respond to the email immediately, suggesting that the broader executive branch was not informed of nor prepared for the demand.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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So here are some suggestions for Johnson to consider.—
Dana Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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Dermatologists share their thoughts on the trends and suggestions for creating a cleansing routine specific to your skin.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Normally, the system works so that AirTags and other compatible items such as iPhones and iPads send Bluetooth signals to passing Apple devices, and relaying the data to Apple, which notifies the person who’s reported the item lost.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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On Thursday, February 27, the U.S Attorney for Washington, D.C., Edward Martin, a Trump loyalist, notified McFadden that the government had completely cancelled its contract with the Catholic bishop the day before.—
Sean O'Driscoll,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Clue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clue. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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