QUEUEING Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

queuing

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present participle of queue

as in lining

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Kim Jong Un has used the diplomatic stalemate to increase his leverage by modernizing his nuclear and missile programs and aligning with Russia over its war against Ukraine.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
Then, in June, the Department of Justice (DOJ), which enforces the integration mandate, issued a legal opinion taking a similar position — essentially aligning itself with the plaintiffs in the case.

— Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026

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For the overtime tax break, eligible workers can deduct a portion — up to $12,500 for single tax filers or $25,000 for married couples filing jointly — of qualifying overtime on their tax return.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
The public hearing was held amid some backlash against the rollout, which has sparked confusion and has had some homeowners filing legal challenges.

— Jennifer Bisram, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

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This incident highlights the crucial need for early disclosure, thorough partner vetting, and prioritizing trust in data monetization strategies.

— Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
The Democratic National Committee approved its 2028 presidential nominating schedule, once again prioritizing South Carolina as the first-in-the-nation primary over Iowa and New Hampshire.

— Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026

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Survelliance video from the apartment showed the suspect and several others appearing to clear out glass and debris from the bed of the pickup truck, and placing tape over apparent bullet holes in the truck's tailgate, charges allege.

— Riley Moser, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
The video, released by Ukraine’s prosecutor general, clearly shows a person in a black bucket hat, a lose dark jumper and a large white tote bag, walking up the street and placing a black backpack on the doorstep of Yermolaiev’s home.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

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