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a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
vainly searched for a clue to the answer
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Recent Examples of clue
Nicolas Niarchos, New Yorker, 21 May 2025
If symptoms resolve after avoiding dairy, that's another clue to the diagnosis.6
In some areas, a breath test is available to diagnose lactose intolerance.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Another Florida secret those of us who live here are clued into is that some of our most beautiful and laid-back beaches are far closer to Georgia than Miami.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Laugh Lines: Test your knowledge of classic New Yorker cartoons..
Name Drop: Guess the identity of a notable person in six clues.
—Nicolas Niarchos, New Yorker, 21 May 2025
If symptoms resolve after avoiding dairy, that's another clue to the diagnosis.6
In some areas, a breath test is available to diagnose lactose intolerance.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
Verb
In other words, they’re clued into how small business is faring.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Another Florida secret those of us who live here are clued into is that some of our most beautiful and laid-back beaches are far closer to Georgia than Miami.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clue
Noun
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This week, keep an eye out on earnings from Home Depot, Target and TJX for an indication of how the American consumer has been holding up — and how those big retailers will deal with tariffs.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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If April’s output is any indication, clearing 49,000 outstanding PSLF requests could take well over two and a half years.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Verb
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In 2024, a highly intoxicated passenger on an All Nippon Airways flight from Tokyo to Seattle reportedly bit a flight attendant in the arm an hour after takeoff, the Japanese airline told The Japan Times.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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More than 300 miscarriages had been attributed to a lack of nutrients, the ministry told CNN on Sunday.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Scientists in Taiwan looking for a ninth planet in the solar system claim to have found hints of it in archive images of the night sky taken by long-dead infrared telescopes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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More recently, the brand has ventured into makeup — infusing its bestsellers with hints of color and forging the way for the skinification of makeup.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
Verb
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The film also stars Dave Bautista as Steve, the show’s producer who informs Shelly that her longtime gig is coming to an end.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Parents and teachers were not informed of that probe or her indictment on 19 charges in August 2024, and only discovered this information two months ago when local outlet WHYY broke the story.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Can’t wait to light that candle, cue up Workshy and slather on sunscreen all summer long with my modern mom.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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Actively sense and observe gut cues and signals from your surroundings.—
Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir,
Time,
20 May 2025
Verb
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises residents in areas with excessive heat to wear light clothing, drink lots of water, use their air conditioning and avoid from exerting themselves outside in order to prevent heat exhaustion or heat stroke.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Skywatchers are advised to check NOAA’s Aurora view line, which is available for tonight and tomorrow night, as well as its 30-minute forecast and X account, where the latest forecasts are posted.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
Noun
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He’s hosted several world leaders for Oval Office sit downs, including most recently Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who was elected, in part, for his tough talk against Trump’s suggestions that Canada should become the 51st state.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2025
Verb
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The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will release the man’s name and age after his family has been notified.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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The boat, with four on board, sank hundreds of feet offshore in Possession Sound, north of Seattle, in the afternoon of May 21, with authorities notified of the incident around 1:10 p.m., Everett Police Department said in a news release.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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“Clue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clue. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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