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
Kyle Smitley, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
With 10 cameras rolling, the car shattered the glass and plunged on cue.
—Michael Martin, Architectural Digest, 11 June 2026
Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
This smells like taking a bite of the ripest, juiciest fruits (cue the blend of mango and blackberry, seasoned with a hit of black pepper) for mouthwatering results.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Students are constantly scanning adults for cues about whether they are understood, safe, respected, or expected to succeed.
—Kyle Smitley, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
With 10 cameras rolling, the car shattered the glass and plunged on cue.
—Michael Martin, Architectural Digest, 11 June 2026
Verb
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
This smells like taking a bite of the ripest, juiciest fruits (cue the blend of mango and blackberry, seasoned with a hit of black pepper) for mouthwatering results.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cue
Noun
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That probably was evident from the wall-to-wall FIFA imagery at Kansas City International Airport, which by all indications is dressed up for the World Cup unlike any others in the United States.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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Pennington said in his statement there is no indication drugs or alcohol were involved in the crash.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Calls about stray dogs are added to the response queue, but public safety calls receive priority.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Post-match transit queues in heat can be as dangerous as the stadium itself.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Kalidou Koulibaly, who will line up against them on Tuesday, was born in the French town of Saint-Die-des-Vosges and represented France at under-20 level before switching to Senegal.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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At midnight, instead of the traditional pamidorov dzvadzegh, or tomato omelet, for guests who want to sober up after too many vodka shots, food trucks line up in front of the banquet hall serving pizza, burgers and ice cream.—
Ani Duzdabanyan,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Some viewers already had an inkling about Corbin’s ethnicity, thanks to eagle-eyed fans who spotted a major clue on social media.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The Valkyries shot 36% from the field and 22% from the 3-point line, but held Seattle’s young front court duo of Dominique Malonga and Awa Fam to just 17 points combined while outrebounding the Storm 33-31.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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On a recent Saturday there was a long line of people inside the Parkside branch of the San Francisco Public Library.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The devices need to be properly calibrated and aligned to deliver reliable video evidence—and that’s not always easy.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
13 June 2026
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For Claire Gregory, however, that expectation never fully aligned with reality, despite earning her law degree, passing two bar exams and working across various areas of the legal field.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
Noun
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There are even some wilder suggestions out there, like moving Earth’s orbit farther from the Sun or removing some of the Sun’s mass to tame the red giant.—
Scott K. Johnson,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
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While this might seem like the logical next step in the hiring process for a Ryan Murphy show, the suggestion felt anything but.—
Connor Hines,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Noun
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That's the real reason for the column.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Chris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking commentary on the latest advancements and regulatory developments in the sector.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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“Cue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cue. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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