clued

verb

Definition of cluednext
past tense of clue
as in informed

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clued
  1. informed
  2. notified
  3. acquainted
  4. briefed
  5. told
  6. instructed
  7. advised
Verb
  • None of the cards informed buyers their details would be used by lobbyists and consultants to win elections.
    Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said it was informed Sunday that Hamlett, who had been sought on a first-degree murder warrant, was found and arrested in South Carolina.
    Phil Helsel, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of informed
Verb
  • Only about 8% of people notified over the years did not call to work out an overpayment arrangement, and that group faced the loss of 100% of benefits to handle repayments, O'Malley said.
    Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
  • For example, when a robot fails to pick an overweight item many times, a person on site can be notified to manually handle the item.
    Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of notified
Verb
  • With the recent surge in popularity for remote and hybrid workspaces, the business leaders of Rolling Stone Culture Council have become well-acquainted with these strategies.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Gomez then moves on to give Donna — who’s already well acquainted with the Rare Beauty founder’s best friend, Taylor Swift — a hug as well.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of acquainted
Verb
  • Associated Press also reported a meeting between the two, citing a US official briefed by a foreign colleague.
    CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Qatar has halted its mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas, citing a lack of willingness from both sides to engage constructively, according to a diplomatic source briefed on the matter.
    Keir Simmons, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of briefed
Verb
  • Allen, 74, told previously PEOPLE that there are more challenges ahead for Catherine on this season of the ABC medical drama.
    Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Unlike a chatbot, an agent works within the parameters of a process and is told which applications or services to use.
    Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of told
Verb
  • Residents were also instructed to clean and scrub any containers with hot soapy water or bleach to remove any Aedes aegypti eggs and leave them to dry for at least a day.
    Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • However, locals say the agents continue to be present in the streets but have been instructed to issue warnings rather than take immediate enforcement actions.
    Hannah Peart, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of instructed
Verb
  • For example, while the candidate vying for university professor or academic dean should apply with a CV, the same professional could be advised to use a résumé for non-academic roles, such as the university’s finance director.
    Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
  • During and after their sales push, Microsoft salespeople advised government departments and agencies to remove competing products from their IT lineups to cut costs, saying the Microsoft bundle would render those other products redundant.
    Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of advised
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