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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in to line
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cue
Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Mar. 2026
In addition, cues such as success or prestige can lead people to see something as more morally good.
—Ionela Bara, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
Christina Perrier, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026
Saka and Mikel Merino sparked the move with some crisp passing, enabling Arsenal’s front man to cue up Zubimendi.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cue
Noun
Each Fischersund fragrance takes a cue from Iceland.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Mar. 2026
In addition, cues such as success or prestige can lead people to see something as more morally good.
—Ionela Bara, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
Someone cue the disco tunes, because Serena Williams is ready to boogie.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026
Saka and Mikel Merino sparked the move with some crisp passing, enabling Arsenal’s front man to cue up Zubimendi.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cue
Verb
-
Wallace, a two-year starter, could line up next to Lloyd or be challenged by another new recruit, most likely from April’s draft.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 9,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
-
But the district is still trying to line up more opportunities to maximize its state funding.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Guests will queue up within a large, red brick, garage-style structure before getting into the ride vehicles, modeled after several cars featured in the films before catapulting along an aerial track that winds its way over the theme park.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2026
-
At over one mile wide, it is so densely punctuated by the monuments, houses, and collections that give Paris its alluring gravity that simply to queue up for chocolat chaud is to be immersed in its legacy.—
Lacey Minot,
Air Mail,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Mercury and Mars are aligning within your cozy 4th house, energizing talks about chores, repairs, moves, or other domestic concerns.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
-
The program also aligns with Leidos’ NorthStar 2030 strategy, which targets growth in large-scale technology modernization and cybersecurity work for US federal agencies.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
But what if the larvae are dead or missing, there’s no high-quality DNA or there isn’t the time—or equipment—to sequence the flies’ genomes?—
Rohini Subrahmanyam,
Scientific American,
10 Mar. 2026
-
While many resources and efforts were made to sequence DNA through the Human Genome Project, sequencing RNA and its many modifications remains a challenging task.—
Marlene Belfort,
The Conversation,
10 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cue. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
