cues 1 of 3

plural of cue

cues

2 of 3

noun (2)

plural of cue
as in queues
a series of persons or things arranged one behind another the cue to get tickets to the concert moved with agonizing slowness

Synonyms & Similar Words

cues

3 of 3

verb

present tense third-person singular of cue

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of cues
Noun
The front and rear ends call to mind the first-generation Ford GT, while its profile seems to have taken some cues from Koenigsegg’s distinctive design language. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025 Could the local police do something about the jarring purple light cues every time someone yelled? Betty Gilpin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025 Take cues from the collection’s look book and pair Gucci’s Horsebit boots with Banana Republic’s white trousers for a crisp foundation. Minty Mellon, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025 Shooting real vehicles on real city streets had the advantage of providing Ronning with inspiration just by taking cues from his environment. Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2025 To promote healthier sleep, Grigsby-Toussaint said there are several cues that parents can look for, such as changes in behavior. Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025 The device could also be responsive to voice prompts as well as audible and visual cues. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025 AceMining Portable Door Lock If safety is one of your top priorities when traveling, take your cues from the professionals and pack the AceMining Portable Door Lock. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025 But these findings come mostly from behavioral cues—sucking patterns, head turns or heart rate changes—rather than direct evidence from the brain. Meghie Rodrigues, Scientific American, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
The front and rear ends call to mind the first-generation Ford GT, while its profile seems to have taken some cues from Koenigsegg’s distinctive design language. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025 Could the local police do something about the jarring purple light cues every time someone yelled? Betty Gilpin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025 Take cues from the collection’s look book and pair Gucci’s Horsebit boots with Banana Republic’s white trousers for a crisp foundation. Minty Mellon, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025 Shooting real vehicles on real city streets had the advantage of providing Ronning with inspiration just by taking cues from his environment. Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2025 To promote healthier sleep, Grigsby-Toussaint said there are several cues that parents can look for, such as changes in behavior. Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025 The device could also be responsive to voice prompts as well as audible and visual cues. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025 AceMining Portable Door Lock If safety is one of your top priorities when traveling, take your cues from the professionals and pack the AceMining Portable Door Lock. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025 But these findings come mostly from behavioral cues—sucking patterns, head turns or heart rate changes—rather than direct evidence from the brain. Meghie Rodrigues, Scientific American, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cues
aligns
Verb
  • This ultimately aligns with Lightcap’s take on the enterprise AI race.
    Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Abbie said the magazine’s curatorial vision aligns with Labelhood’s ethos.
    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025

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“Cues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cues. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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