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noun

Definition of cluesnext
plural of clue
as in indications
a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation) vainly searched for a clue to the answer

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clues

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verb

present tense third-person singular of clue
as in tells

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clues
  1. indications
  2. tells
  3. cues
  4. informs
  5. advises
  6. suggestions
  7. instructs
Noun
  • But indications are Toffoli, who has just one point in his last five games, would play on a line Saturday with Alexander Wennberg and Ty Dellandrea.
    Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • NanoViricides is focused on developing NV-387, an ultra-broad-spectrum antiviral drug, for multiple indications including RSV, MPox, and Influenza.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of indications
Verb
  • Their work tells the story of their lives, their communities, and their deep connection to a city that, despite its challenges, continues to inspire dreamers, artists, chefs, and creators.
    Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • And, as realistic as the manner of speech is, there are some AI tells.
    Roger Dooley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of tells
Noun
  • In a rhizomatic network of energy exchanges and cues, our clothing is imbued with life from the start.
    Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The upstairs is heavy on warm wood and brass fixtures with mountaineering cues and photographs, while the lower level is the more modern gallery space.
    Rhonda Richford, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of cues
Verb
  • This commitment to deeper learning not only broadens his understanding of leadership but also informs his approach to developing training programs.
    Janine MacLachlan, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • An icon and a disfigurement Funk, 54, said that even as the monks strive to remain separate from ordinary life in Chicago, the city also informs and reflects the spiritual work that goes on in the monastery.
    Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of informs
Verb
  • The State Department advises against travel to Haiti, which is still in the midst of violent political turmoil.
    Jay Blackman, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • The new Army regulation also advises soldiers to steer clear of foods containing poppy seeds due to the risk of failing drug screenings.
    Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of advises
Noun
  • Despite the balanced and informed nature of its suggestions, Congress ultimately chose not to act on them.
    James Broughel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Use their suggestions as a starting point, but always apply your own judgment and expertise.
    Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of suggestions
Verb
  • That piece of paper instructs us to pay it forward and boo someone else, all in secret of course.
    Melissa Willets, Parents, 14 Oct. 2024
  • In suits brought by customers, Tesla can shift liability by pointing out that their user manual instructs drivers using Autopilot and FSD to remain alert and in control of the vehicle, with their hands on the wheel at all times in case human intervention is required to avert a crash.
    Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of instructs
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