cue 1 of 3

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
As if right on cue, the retailer’s blowout summer refresh sale is live for just one more day, offering 40 percent off sitewide plus an extra 15 percent off markdowns. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026 The clothes are filled with cues and clues to an infinite number of details about a person’s inner life. — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 10 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
  • This is a clear indication that price hikes offset occupancy loss.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
  • If social media and the early reviews are any indication, there is no consensus favorite among supporting actors or actresses, with the possible exception of Samantha Morton.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 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
  • Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
    — Mark Cooper, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • The site had been cordoned off by daybreak Monday as dozens of Thai forensic officers combed for clues about what caused the fire.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Definition of clue
Noun
  • If no shelter is available avoid trees, power lines, and the side of the road.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • Republicans need near-unanimous support to pass a party-line bill, but fiscal hawks and Senate Republicans are not fully on board.
    — Jarrell Dillard, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
Definition of line
Verb
  • Until that happens, Americans remain vulnerable to surprises and types of care that are not aligned with their preferences.
    — Jane Callahan, The Conversation, 14 July 2026
  • It’s also supported local workforce development through AI training and digital upskilling initiatives aligned with the kingdom’s national priorities.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Definition of align
Noun
  • The suggestion that Pebley’s removal was a sign that the team is performing poorly didn’t sit well with coach Lynne Roberts.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • There is also a suggestion that a certain kind of acupuncture may help.
    — Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Definition of suggestion
Noun
  • The obvious — though not necessarily correct — assumption is that a big and dumbass engineering error is at fault here, a miscalculation that the structural columns of the old building would be able to carry the new stories on top and couldn’t.
    — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 14 July 2026
  • In December a sportswriter published a column with an outright accusation of fixing the championship.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026
Definition of column

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“Cue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cue. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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