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Recent Examples of queues
ABC News, 13 June 2026
Terrestrial data centers are colliding with grid interconnect queues, cooling water supplies, and neighborhood litigation.
—Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
When supply is artificially constrained and demand is enormous, the supply moves into queues and resale platforms.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 12 June 2026
That relief becomes tangible if a traveler hears about a delay early enough to rebook a connection or reroute ground transport before queues swell.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
This layout makes the monitor a natural fit for high-traffic environments like banking counters, medical reception desks, and service queues where traditional screen-sharing is often clumsy or compromises privacy.
—New Atlas, 8 June 2026
Either way, fans with the privilege of attending MSG for Game 3 at the astronomical get-in prices will need to prepare for long queues and be ready to be thoroughly checked before watching Jalen Brunson and the Knicks go up against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs once more.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Videos of climbers waiting in long queues in an area known as the death zone – where the air is too thin to breathe unaided for long – on their way to the summit have once again made headlines, alongside record-breaking ascents from both Nepali and foreign climbers.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
The sight of early morning queues outside pubs near the Emirates has become the norm since Arsenal won the title.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Noun
Starting at noon, two streets adjacent to the Garden — 32nd and 33rd — will be closed to vehicle traffic and used as queues for people waiting for trains from Penn Station to the World Cup.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
Terrestrial data centers are colliding with grid interconnect queues, cooling water supplies, and neighborhood litigation.
—Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
When supply is artificially constrained and demand is enormous, the supply moves into queues and resale platforms.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 12 June 2026
That relief becomes tangible if a traveler hears about a delay early enough to rebook a connection or reroute ground transport before queues swell.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
This layout makes the monitor a natural fit for high-traffic environments like banking counters, medical reception desks, and service queues where traditional screen-sharing is often clumsy or compromises privacy.
—New Atlas, 8 June 2026
Either way, fans with the privilege of attending MSG for Game 3 at the astronomical get-in prices will need to prepare for long queues and be ready to be thoroughly checked before watching Jalen Brunson and the Knicks go up against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs once more.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Videos of climbers waiting in long queues in an area known as the death zone – where the air is too thin to breathe unaided for long – on their way to the summit have once again made headlines, alongside record-breaking ascents from both Nepali and foreign climbers.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
The sight of early morning queues outside pubs near the Emirates has become the norm since Arsenal won the title.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for queues
Noun
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Production was structured along radically independent lines.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Modern bed skirts are tailored and pleated with clean lines.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Designed to blur the line between indoors and outdoors, the home is organized as a series of pavilions surrounding a massive central atrium with a reflecting pool, sculptural curves, and a distinctive grid-like roof supported by colossal columns.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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And though the Patriots are trying to gear up for a grueling training camp, heading into a season as the reigning AFC champions, the questions, columns, talk shows and more are likely to continue.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Built into the cliffs, the casual beach club had rows of umbrellas and chaises with plenty of places to swim.—
Madeline Fass,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
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There are scarlet curtains, rows and rows of empty chairs that give off a Shining vibe, and grand wooden beams on the ceiling.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The new trains have open gangways, allowing riders and police to walk from one end to the other, and have microphones strategically located to alert officials to loud noises that may indicate a need for security intervention.—
Sara Gregory,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad returns with a smooth new track, refreshed trains, and a lower height requirement.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Of course, most people start with 6-strings, isn't that right?—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Of course, this comes with strings attached.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The continual debacle surrounding the Epstein files and the speed of political retribution by the Justice Department seem to be two of the leading reasons.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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Many of his designs can be found in massive, free online repositories, where anyone with an internet connection can download the design files necessary to print a weapon at home.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Queues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/queues. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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