clues

Part of Speech:

All (2) Noun (1) Verb (1)

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hint, evidence n.
give information v.

NOUN

hint, evidence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cue indication inkling key pointer proof solution suggestion tip trace

STRONG

intimation lead mark notion print sign suspicion telltale tip-off track wind

WEAK

dead giveaway hot lead

Antonyms

STRONGEST

question

VERB

give information

Synonyms

STRONG

acquaint advise apprise hint indicate inform intimate notify post suggest tell warn

WEAK

fill in give the lowdown give the skinny on lead to leave evidence leave trace leave tracks point to wise up

Antonyms

STRONG

conceal deceive hide mislead withhold

WEAK

keep secret

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clues

Widely adopted in the industry, the feature offered clues about how modern AI models work.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

“Although the Fed is widely expected to leave rates steady, attention will likely remain on clues regarding another possible increase in December,” he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

A biosignature is a feature or chemical pattern that could provide evidence of past life, although nonbiological processes can sometimes produce similar clues.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026

Laboratory observations also provided clues about what these elusive creatures eat.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026

It might even give me some clues about how to handle the present.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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