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noun (1)

plural of cue
as in clues
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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cues

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noun (2)

plural of cue
as in lines
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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cues

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verb

present tense third-person singular of cue
as in queues

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Recent Examples of cues
Noun
For people who expect visible enthusiasm, quick verbal responses, eye contact or other signs of engagement, the absence of those cues might lead them to suspect something is wrong — but that’s not always the case. — CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 In game competition, athletes must shift their focus externally to the signals and cues around them that inform their brain how to react. — Jesse Granger, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Its theatrical identity takes cues from the neighboring Hanoi Opera House. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 Mini dresses, strapless lace gowns and more motifs spotlighted that overarching gist, building on the Australian brand’s signature design cues. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 Treasuries held within a narrow range overnight as the recent pattern of consolidation persisted, with investors continuing to take cues from external markets. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 Almost no one is attuned to their surroundings or open to conversation, receptive to subtle social and environmental cues. — Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026 For example, changes in contact forces could indicate whether a screw has engaged correctly, while audio cues could help identify when a mechanical latch has clicked into place. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026 Listen to the first of two cues from the film’s score, exclusive to Variety, below. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cues
  1. clues
  2. lines
  3. aligns
  4. indications
  5. queues
  6. hints
  7. columns
  8. suggestions
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 clues
Noun
  • The crisis capped a week of severe weather in which rain swamped dozens of homes in Utah and tornadoes blew off roofs, knocked trees onto houses and downed power lines in Arizona.
    — MEAD GRUVER, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In a small town, voting along family lines Around town, there’s little evidence that elections are just days away, and little outward excitement for Likud or Netanyahu.
    — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of lines
Verb
  • 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
  • This aligns with the sickness of our culture - lack of gratitude.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of aligns
Noun
  • Police said there were no current indications that anyone else was involved.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • But there are few indications that either side can achieve such an outcome.
    — Tatiana Mitrova, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of indications
Noun
  • The group also raised specific concerns about the project’s traffic analysis, driveway design, drive-through vehicle queues, noise study and assessment of potential health risks from the gas station.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • With queues that wrap around the block, fans of Kim Kardashian can also visit Lane Crawford’s NikeSkims corner for a more breezy shopping experience.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of queues
Noun
  • The two remain royals, but growing speculation hints that once Prince William ascends the throne, that might change.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2026
  • But these were mere hints and premonitions of the kind of sway that humans now hold.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of hints
Noun
  • On the columns of train stations, stickers bore the smiling faces of soldiers in their twenties alongside motivational quotes and the dates of their births and deaths.
    — Jordi Graupera, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Featuring towering stone columns, colorful reliefs (despite being 3,200 years old) and famous carvings, it's bypassed by tour buses heading straight for Hatshepsut.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of columns
Noun
  • In one letter, Conan Doyle thanked Bell for further story suggestions.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Even their three adult children — Michael, Lola and Joaquin — had gotten involved in the discussion, offering suggestions of their own.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of suggestions

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