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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
The bottom line Figuring out the ideal workout timing for your sleep is really about listening to your body’s cues. — Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 7 July 2026 The belted detail near the top and multi-toned leather, for instance, borrow style cues from a traditional men’s briefcase and give it a quaint, workhorse look. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Verb
To overcome it, most people are able to focus on a single speaker's voice, which cues the brain to amplify that sound and turn down the rest. — Jon Hamilton, NPR, 14 May 2026 So there's no need to cue up the sad Sarah McLachlan music for the poor guy. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 May 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
  • There were no immediate indications yesterday that US intelligence had knowledge of a specific plot that prompted the warning.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of indication
Noun
  • Anthropic would have to do an equity offering right now to get in that queue, which is pretty backed up, to say the least.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 5 July 2026
  • People headed to the event in person can enter via an entry queue on 14th St NW, Freedom 250 said.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of queue
Verb
  • 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.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Definition of line up
Noun
  • 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.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • These are huge clues to a fabric's authenticity and potential value.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
Definition of clue
Noun
  • Ildemaro Vargas walked on four pitches with one out, swiped second and scored on a 75-mph ball that Gabriel Moreno dumped down the right-field line for a double.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Given a three-run lead in the first inning, brought to the Dodgers by a wild pitch and Kyle Tucker’s two-run, line-drive single to left field, Sasaki seemed set up for success.
    — Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of line
Verb
  • Extend your arms straight up above your chest, so that your hands are aligned above each shoulder.
    — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 7 July 2026
  • The controversy has also deepened divisions between various factions of the party, with moderate and establishment-aligned Democrats using the moment to slam the left for elevating a deeply flawed candidate.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 7 July 2026
Definition of align
Noun
  • That suggestion has been met with skepticism on Capitol Hill and abroad, with Syria’s foreign minister telling Lebanon’s president earlier this month that officials had ruled it out.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 8 July 2026
  • The same 27,048-person study found that where leaders always recognize suggestions, employees are about 12 times more likely to recommend the company as a great place to work, and where good suggestions always lead to change, 18 times.
    — Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of suggestion
Noun
  • At a press conference at the site, Buildings Commissioner Ahmed Tigani said that the city was bringing in emergency beams and columns to help shore up some of the unstable building’s load.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 July 2026
  • But on Tuesday, structural columns buckled and floors sagged, prompting the evacuation of that building and several others nearby, according to New York City officials.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of column

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“Cue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cue. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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