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noun (1)

Definition of cuenext
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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cue

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noun (2)

as in queue
a series of persons or things arranged one behind another the cue to get tickets to the concert moved with agonizing slowness

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cue

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verb

as in to line

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Recent Examples of cue
Noun
For brand strategists, that points to a bifurcated market where prestige equity still commands a premium but messaging around resourcefulness and value is no longer a down-market cue. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Symptoms that persist beyond a few weeks or feel unmanageable, Patel-Dunn’s cue to seek professional help rather than tough it out alone. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
To experience its silky-smooth results, gently massage the serum into your scalp when your hair is dry or towel-dried post-shower—and, cue the compliments! — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 14 July 2026 Sporting a nasty black eye — cue the Spurs injury jokes — sustained in their 2-2 draw with Japan, his World Cup debut, Van Hecke completed his medical in Kansas City, where the Netherlands are based. — Elias Burke, New York Times, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cue
  1. indication
  2. queue
  3. line up
  4. clue
  5. line
  6. align
  7. suggestion
  8. column
Noun
  • The prevalence of money laundering schemes is an indication to Hall that more regulations are needed to address retail theft.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • But there are few indications that either side can achieve such an outcome.
    — Tatiana Mitrova, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of indication
Noun
  • Of course, some situations are murkier than a stranger breezing past the entire queue.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • But what if, by flooding the algorithmic queue with low-quality content, there’s no longer much of a difference between the platforms?
    — Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of queue
Verb
  • Instead, the former Falcons offensive coordinator said the 49ers have discussed preparing some players to line up outside their usual positions because of the injuries.
    — Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The timing appears to line up with Mayer’s upcoming run of spring 2027 run of solo, full-band and trio shows at Las Vegas’ Sphere, which has expanded into a 21-gig spree slated to open on April 8 and run through June 12.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of line up
Noun
  • But important clues about how the sickness operates are emerging from the latest studies of bacterial DNA in ancient bones and teeth.
    — Faye Flam, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026
  • While the central bank is expected to keep rates unchanged, traders will look for clues on whether another rate hike will take place before year-end.
    — Justina Lee,Fred Imbert, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of clue
Noun
  • Trail currently is on death row and petitioned the state of Nebraska in August 2023 to set his execution date; Trail is 10th in line on death row for the state.
    — Samantha Bergeson, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The brother-sister duo hopes for the line to resonate with all kinds of people—including both fans and non-fans alike.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of line
Verb
  • Four states will consider measures that would prohibit transgender youth from participating on school athletics teams aligned with their gender identity, including two with existing bans that the latest proposals would bolster.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The agreement aligns with the Pentagon’s Acquisition Transformation Strategy, which seeks to strengthen the defense industrial base and accelerate the delivery of military equipment.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of align
Noun
  • Maxey, a first-time All-Star starter last season, had a suggestion to fix the rebounding woes.
    — Dan Gelston, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Vanity Fair met up with the mayoral candidate at The Trails café in Griffith Park (her suggestion), not far from her home in Silver Lake, to learn more.
    — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of suggestion
Noun
  • Its Clark Street frontage, lined with Ionic columns, is right across from Federal Plaza.
    — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Some are closer to the win column than others and some earn a big unexpected bonus due to a boob falling out and receiving camera time.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of column

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“Cue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cue. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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