as in indication
a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
taking a cue from nature, scientists are developing safe and effective insecticides using insect hormones
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Recent Examples of cue
New Atlas,
5 July 2026
Interestingly, the development could lead to precision for delicate industrial manufacturing, gives advanced prosthetics a richer sense of touch, and allow surgical systems to instantly detect fine tissue abnormalities through visual color cues.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
Cheadle clearly figured out that his main job here is to cue her up and get out of her way; that is greatly to this veteran actor’s credit.
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Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Noun
One of the key features is the dramatic spiral roof, which takes cues from an unfurled Chinese folding fan, a space that is accessible to visitors and serves as an observation deck overlooking the Huangpu River and the city's skyline.
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New Atlas,
5 July 2026
Interestingly, the development could lead to precision for delicate industrial manufacturing, gives advanced prosthetics a richer sense of touch, and allow surgical systems to instantly detect fine tissue abnormalities through visual color cues.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Verb
Cheadle clearly figured out that his main job here is to cue her up and get out of her way.
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Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
Cheadle clearly figured out that his main job here is to cue her up and get out of her way; that is greatly to this veteran actor’s credit.
—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cue
Noun
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There were no immediate indications yesterday that US intelligence had knowledge of a specific plot that prompted the warning.
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The referee on the field, Raphael Claus, has previously been investigated for match fixing in Brazil, though of course, there's no indication that this was a motivating factor in this case.
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Anthropic would have to do an equity offering right now to get in that queue, which is pretty backed up, to say the least.
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People headed to the event in person can enter via an entry queue on 14th St NW, Freedom 250 said.
Verb
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For a team that doesn’t have a lot of experience in the receiver room, Samuel’s versatility could be a huge benefit for the Dolphins as his ability to even line up in the backfield could present problems for opposing defenses.
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After offseason surgery, Worthy should enter training camp closer to full strength, which will allow Reid to make use of his ability to line up all over the field.
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The clue is The Growing Season, some of the answers are things like bloom and flourish, and the answer, somehow, is summer time, not spring time.
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These are huge clues to a fabric's authenticity and potential value.
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More than 120 people got sick in a norovirus outbreak aboard a Princess Cruises ship, marking the cruise line’s third this year.
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Cage’s score is an abstract work based on the Japanese form of collective poetry known as renga, in which each poet attempts to write a line that is as distant as possible in meaning from the preceding line.
Verb
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Outline a proposal, then schedule a brief meeting to align expectations with a manager, because clarity now prevents heavier repairs later.
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While skills and experience remain valued, employers still seek candidates who align with organizational culture and values.
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Some of the suggestions include a ban on cryptocurrency mining data centers and requirements for noise barriers to reduce stress on nearby residents.
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That goal has been overshadowed by his suggestions that Washington might seize control of Greenland or that Canada could become America's 51st state.
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Zach Wichter is a travel reporter and wrote the Cruising Altitude column for USA TODAY.
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United is a staple of the gossip column and so supporters must take any reporting about transfer targets linked to their club with a pinch of salt.
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“Cue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cue. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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