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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 cues
Utkarsh Sood
june 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2026
The research on morning exercise and its connection to your body clock tells a similar story about how the same circadian system responds to consistent daily cues.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 4, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
Driven by the airborne chemical cues, the wasps disproportionately targeted the plants that had functional inceptin receptors.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
However, this gradually fades as Rimbaud goes from an adventurous youth in London and Paris to a forward-thinking colonial envoy in Algeria decades later — a passage of time marked by theatrical lighting cues — and Draper’s performance turns inward, becoming meaningfully introspective.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 2 June 2026
The property takes cues from the safari lodge model rather than the traditional mountain inn.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Designed with adaptive carry options, magnetic closures, oversized pulls, and tactile cues, it was shaped directly by feedback from athletes like Daniels.
—Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
No blackout curtains or losing the cues of your outside environment.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
The device guides the insects using ultraviolet light and vibration cues.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Noun
The 07 feels like SAIC’s attempt to fast-track itself into the premium conversation by borrowing visual cues people already associate with expensive performance EVs.
—Utkarsh Sood
june 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2026
The research on morning exercise and its connection to your body clock tells a similar story about how the same circadian system responds to consistent daily cues.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 4, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
Driven by the airborne chemical cues, the wasps disproportionately targeted the plants that had functional inceptin receptors.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
However, this gradually fades as Rimbaud goes from an adventurous youth in London and Paris to a forward-thinking colonial envoy in Algeria decades later — a passage of time marked by theatrical lighting cues — and Draper’s performance turns inward, becoming meaningfully introspective.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 2 June 2026
The property takes cues from the safari lodge model rather than the traditional mountain inn.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Designed with adaptive carry options, magnetic closures, oversized pulls, and tactile cues, it was shaped directly by feedback from athletes like Daniels.
—Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
No blackout curtains or losing the cues of your outside environment.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
The device guides the insects using ultraviolet light and vibration cues.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cues
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Juan Francisco Magdaleno Gomez A T-Mobile receipt with the surname Gomez and a notebook with an email address provided clues to the identity of a man whose body was found on June 28, 2022.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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But even though police have not identified a suspect or disclosed a motive, there are enough clues to give us some inkling about what transpired.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Shamea arrives enthusiastically, holding her script and reading her lines.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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Tootsie Tomanetz Pitmasters tend the flames of Texas barbecue with heart, soul, and a whole lot of dedication—and the smoky, juicy meat, like that of Tootsie Tomanetz at Snow’s BBQ, draws diners across state lines.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Over time, follow-on R&D added over 40 indications across numerous cancers — including early-stage applications that allow treatment to begin before cancer worsens.—
Tomas J. Philipson,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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But early indications suggest that the process could be anything but.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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In Sevastopol, the largest city in Crimea and the traditional base of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, Reuters witnesses reported long queues at filling stations.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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Skipping immigration queues and having someone guide you through unfamiliar terminals can make a noticeable difference, particularly in major hubs where congestion is common.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2026
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Scorpios seek to exert command and domination, which aligns with Skeletor's initiatives.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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The report covers the period that includes Memorial Day and aligns with the start of summer break for some schools.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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The gold bar could be found after any clue, organizers said, with additional hints being released throughout the summer, gradually making the location of the gold easier to identify.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The space uses deep greens, wood, bronze touches, and hints of kelp forests to create a warm and distinctive atmosphere.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Dark wood, red cushions, thick green curtains, white columns, sparkling chandeliers, and touches of gold and silver fill the spaces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The grand walled Greco-Roman settlement is entered through 2nd-century Hadrian’s Arch and includes the Temple of Zeus, the Hippodrome, the Temple of Artemis and the Forum’s oval colonnade of 56 Corinthian columns.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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There’s also a useful guide to Lisbon with some genuinely off-radar suggestions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Elon Musk, Elizabeth Warren and lots of policy wonks have suggestions to help workers hit by automation.—
Shira Ovide,
Washington Post,
2 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cues. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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