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a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
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Recent Examples of clue
Lewis Gordon, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
While Hubble's contributions are transformative, Ren said that the James Webb Space Telescope's infrared capabilities will offer even more clues about the quasar's host galaxy and its environment.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2024
Next, the testers who spend hours in the kitchen reviewing gear clue you in on their favorite scores.
—Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 9 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Both offer a clue as to the more irreverent personality of this threequel — a desire to break with the past.
—Lewis Gordon, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
While Hubble's contributions are transformative, Ren said that the James Webb Space Telescope's infrared capabilities will offer even more clues about the quasar's host galaxy and its environment.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
Yesterday, on the eve of the launch, Disney+ programming boss Sofía Fábregas, creator and showrunner Eulàlia Carillo, and director Jordi Frades, clued Deadline in on the buzzy project.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2024
Next, the testers who spend hours in the kitchen reviewing gear clue you in on their favorite scores.
—Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clue
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Although all indications have been that Iran has sought to avoid escalation, there remained concerns that without a lasting ceasefire, violence could increase either intentionally or by accident.Michael Lynch, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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But the fact that its most high-profile phones are still powered by Qualcomm chipsets is an indication of what an incredibly specialized field this is.Andrew Williams, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2024
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The client ended up being Joy Klein, who told Costanza to take a trip to Treasures 4 Teachers.Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 15 Dec. 2024
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Law enforcement has yet to release her name, but family members told IFD that the woman lived alone and was checked on daily.Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Dec. 2024
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This assumption was challenged in 2013, when scientists studying the neurological impacts of HIV/AIDS found genetic hints of bacteria in the brains of both sick and healthy people.Yasemin Saplakoglu, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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So go out there, sprinkle your conversations with a touch of empathy and a hint of humor, and watch how quickly trust builds.Krystyna Larrave, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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This helped the design inform several storytelling beats.Mark Blankenship, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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At the end of last week’s episode, a messenger informs Claire that her husband Jamie (Sam Heughan) has been lost at sea on his way to the American Colonies.Hunter Ingram, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
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Reznor and Ross resampled and processed the original cue with tonal and textural shifts to mirror the deepening relationship between the two central characters.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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Quinine, which is safe for rat consumption, was chosen to mimic the kind of averse cues, or unpleasant associations, that first-time drug users can experience.New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
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Minasian had been one of the strongest voices to champion Burnes when the right-hander showed promise in the minor leagues, advising then-Brewers GM Doug Melvin to make the former fourth-round pick practically untouchable in trade discussions.Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
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From growing up with football legends to advising his son, here's everything to know about Arch Manning's dad, Cooper Manning.Nasha Smith, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Zoom in: Other places are finding success with the sessions, though, and moms are quick to offer suggestions in Facebook groups for their favorite studio Santa experiences.Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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The findings were published in a two-part report detailing how many children had attended Indian boarding schools, how many had died, the number and location of burial sites, how much federal funding the schools had received, and suggestions for moving forward.Miyo McGinn, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2024
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The vast majority of people whose call records have been stolen by Chinese hackers have not been notified, according to industry sources, and there is no indication that most affected people will be notified in the near future.Kevin Collier, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Town officials planned to notify the local school district inform children not to play with the brown snow, and recommended pet owners keep their animals away from it as well.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Clue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clue. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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