queuing

verb

variants or queueing
present participle of queue
as in lining

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  1. aligning
  2. filing
  3. prioritizing
  4. placing
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  • With Figures’ victory, the state added a second Black member of Congress for the first time in its history, aligning its representation with its demographics.
    — Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Automakers have also been more tightly aligning production with demand to avoid discounting vehicles.
    — Robert Ferris, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of aligning
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  • Even so, the administration quickly pivoted, filing a brief in a related case that also made claims that California’s voter rolls contained noncitizens who voted illegally.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Failing to notify your insurer about certain changes could also create complications when filing a claim, so take time to review your policy whenever your circumstances change.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
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  • People can work with a dietitian to eat a more nutritious diet, for instance by reducing sugary beverages and refined carbohydrates and prioritizing vegetables and fiber- and protein-rich foods.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Key Takeaways The Orion spacecraft is being designed to survive deep space while prioritizing human safety.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of prioritizing
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  • One health worker in Mekele recalled Ethiopian forces occupying a hospital and placing the uniforms of Tigrayan rebels on the floor and forcing staff to step on them.
    — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The pumpkin smash lanes were separated by barricades and Morton Grove personnel swept and scooped up the pumpkin and gourd parts, dropping recyclables into a wheelbarrow and then placing them into the scoop of a tractor.
    — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026
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“Queuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/queuing. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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