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
Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
Monday’s news that Warner Bros Discovery is splitting into two companies – one consisting of studios and streaming, the other linear TV networks – has cued up Hollywood’s latest succession drama.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 June 2025
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 16 July 2025
Teams take their cues from the people leading them.
—Rhett Power, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2025
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Noun
Guerrero cued the unearthly, whistling first bars with an ambiguous gesture that invited the orchestra to melt in freely.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
Monday’s news that Warner Bros Discovery is splitting into two companies – one consisting of studios and streaming, the other linear TV networks – has cued up Hollywood’s latest succession drama.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 June 2025
Verb
This recipe takes a cue from Eric Kim’s crispy tofu nuggets, using potato starch to create a crackly exterior.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 16 July 2025
Teams take their cues from the people leading them.
—Rhett Power, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cue
Verb
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On the Whistler side, visitors line up to pose in front of the Olympic rings commemorating the 2010 winter games.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Retooling in an era of fear Prior to the ICE raids, 80 to 100 people often lined up for services at clinics run by the Latino Alliance for Animal Care Foundation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Will Smith and Sandra Bullock queued at the entrance like any other bridge-and-tunnel partygoers.—
Michael Grynbaum,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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Things such as trader levels and being able to queue directly into certain maps instead of having to transit will return soon, but the goal is to slow down the progression of a new Tarkov wipe, which seems to be working.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Unlike in prior administrations or international AI principles frameworks that link flourishing to ethics, equity, or the protection of rights, Trump’s use aligns more with a pro-growth, pro-innovation worldview.—
Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Since Sagittarius is the sign that speaks up for causes, Joah aligns with the Fire sign.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
19 July 2025
Verb
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In baseball, Pedro Martínez evolved from a dominant power pitcher into a master of control and pitch sequencing after the velocity of his fastball declined.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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The retired controller questioned the wisdom of swapping the paper strips controllers use to sequence planes with a digital alternative.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
17 July 2025
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“Cue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cue. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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