clue in
phrasal verb
clued in; clueing in or cluing in; clues in
informal
: to give information to (someone)
The public should be clued in to what's happening.
—often + onShe'll clue you in on the latest news.
—often used as clued inHe's totally clued in on the latest computer developments.
Examples of clue in in a Sentence
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Space Channel 5 Many online users have clued in on the fact that Meg’s outfits and background also take inspiration from Space Channel 5, with Meg’s pink wig and pigtails mostly-bearing similarity to Ulala, who battles aliens with dance moves.
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Solcyré Burga, TIME, 10 May 2024
But for audiences who have patiently waited to be clued in, the episode finally answers what the hell is going on with the show’s central character, who has experienced everything from hand tremors to full-on sensory breakdowns to a Doctor Doolittle-level ability to persuade animals.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 3 May 2024
A couple of dumpster-diving kids (Eleanor Sweeney and Bailey Sheetz, both aces) have clued in exec Bob to Post’s advances on that front.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Quill and fountain pens In one part of the exhibit, fans have clued in on a quill and a fountain pen near a piece of paper.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
The quiz show — which first aired in 1964 and consists of three rounds where contestants try to answer clues in the form of a question — has cemented its impact on pop culture with more than 9,000 episodes and 40 seasons on TV.
—Tanner Stransky, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2024
There are four clues in this theme set, each marked with an asterisk, at 20- and 39-Across and at 11- and 29-Down.
—Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2024
Authorities discovered a clue in the case of missing University of Missouri college student Riley Strain, Sunday, who vanished while visiting Nashville earlier this month.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2024
However, there might be some clues in the nuances of each patient’s cognitive function.
—Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2024
Solcyré Burga, TIME, 10 May 2024
But for audiences who have patiently waited to be clued in, the episode finally answers what the hell is going on with the show’s central character, who has experienced everything from hand tremors to full-on sensory breakdowns to a Doctor Doolittle-level ability to persuade animals.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 3 May 2024
A couple of dumpster-diving kids (Eleanor Sweeney and Bailey Sheetz, both aces) have clued in exec Bob to Post’s advances on that front.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Quill and fountain pens In one part of the exhibit, fans have clued in on a quill and a fountain pen near a piece of paper.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
The quiz show — which first aired in 1964 and consists of three rounds where contestants try to answer clues in the form of a question — has cemented its impact on pop culture with more than 9,000 episodes and 40 seasons on TV.
—Tanner Stransky, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2024
There are four clues in this theme set, each marked with an asterisk, at 20- and 39-Across and at 11- and 29-Down.
—Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2024
Authorities discovered a clue in the case of missing University of Missouri college student Riley Strain, Sunday, who vanished while visiting Nashville earlier this month.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2024
However, there might be some clues in the nuances of each patient’s cognitive function.
—Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2024
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“Clue in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clue%20in. Accessed 15 May. 2024.
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