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a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
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Recent Examples of clue
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Tap a clue to see a headshot or get more details.
—Britina Cheng, Vulture, 25 May 2026
Usa Today, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Bluemercury was gracious enough to clue our editors in on what its hottest products of the season are, so that you can be better informed when filling your cart with moisturizers, shampoos, serums, hair styling tools, eyeliners, and all sorts of other beauty essentials.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Possible clues to Earth’s oxygen rise and Mars The implications extend beyond the crater itself.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Tap a clue to see a headshot or get more details.
—Britina Cheng, Vulture, 25 May 2026
Verb
Mercury’s clash with Chiron will help clue you into the cause.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Bluemercury was gracious enough to clue our editors in on what its hottest products of the season are, so that you can be better informed when filling your cart with moisturizers, shampoos, serums, hair styling tools, eyeliners, and all sorts of other beauty essentials.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clue
Noun
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Although higher inflation projections have led to predictions that the ECB would raise its interest rate benchmarks to combat inflation, Lagarde didn’t offer any indication of how the bank would act.—
Menelaos Hadjicostis,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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This is just another clear indication of the intolerance and hypocritical nature of the left.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Homeless services workers were communicating with unhoused people near the river to tell them about the spill and to offer services, according to the statement.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Sources familiar with the talks tell CBS News that the latest proposal to end the war, which is now in its 13th week, includes a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the unfreezing of some Iranian assets held in foreign banks, and a continuation of negotiations over Iran's nuclear program.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
Noun
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The palate is chewy and flavorful, with caramel, toffee, peanut brittle, cinnamon, clove, and hints of dark cherry and orange peel.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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There is even, perhaps, a hint of incestuous desire.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The vibe is more relaxed while still being acutely supportive and informed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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The routines that informed the self are gone.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Your hands are another way to pick up on hydration cues.—
Sophia Dyer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia said KC was more aggressive against the Mariners and catcher Carter Jensen took cues from Perez in the game’s biggest moments.—
Jaylon Thompson
May 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026
Verb
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It's advised for those with respiratory or heart-related issues to limit outdoor activity this afternoon.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Any pair of scissors with a blade over four inches is restricted, advises the TSA spokesperson.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Luckey has one possible answer to that problem in his suggestion that the United States put more emphasis on giving allies the wherewithal to defend themselves.—
William Hartung,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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The creator concluded that the concept still has potential but requires further refinement and invites suggestions for future iterations.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
Verb
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The owner of the vessel was notified of the incident.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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The estate representative will notify known creditors and heirs and publish a public notice in a local newspaper to alert unknown creditors of the person's death.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
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“Clue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clue. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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