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plural of queue
as in lines
a series of persons or things arranged one behind another join the queue to my left if you need to return merchandise

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verb

present tense third-person singular of queue

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Recent Examples of queues
Noun
When a seller prices tickets below what the market would bear, the surplus doesn’t disappear, but rather, moves into queues, bots, and resale platforms. Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 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 Deadline reported that some AMC customers experienced wait times of up to an hour before the queues shortened later in the day. ABC News, 4 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for queues
Noun
  • Shamea arrives enthusiastically, holding her script and reading her lines.
    Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 8 June 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Guests milk goats, walk down hydroponic rows, learn how edible flowers act as pollinators in pesticide-free ecosystems, and sit down for farm-to-table meals meant to spark conversation.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • The bad blood dates back to February 2017 when Oakley attended a Knicks home game and sat a few rows behind Dolan's courtside seat.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Every day thousands of MARTA employees show up to work at our stations, on our buses and trains, and in our facilities and offices to keep Metro Atlanta moving in a safe and secure manner.
    Christopher Harris, CBS News, 4 June 2026
  • Fans will hop on MARTA trains and buses, the city's public transportation network, walk through Centennial Park and other community spaces, and may even take a stroll down the Beltline for access to restaurants, bars and all of what the city of Atlanta has to offer.
    Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • The morning of June 6, Mellor was back at Boston Logan airport for another trip to Havana, at a time when the United States is trying to tighten economic strings to choke Cuba’s government into change, and the country faces a deepening humanitarian catastrophe.
    Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 6 June 2026
  • Grace Gummer attended the 2026 Gotham TV Awards in a sheer black Issey Miyake column dress with a black miniskirt underneath and strings of fabric placed over top, creating an abstract pattern.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Noun
  • HIs relationship with Epstein faced a new wave of scrutiny earlier this year when the Department of Justice's release of Epstein files included correspondence between the two men, as well as cryptic notes drafted by Epstein that hinted at Gates' extramarital affairs.
    Lauren Peller, ABC News, 10 June 2026
  • As part of the investigation, the committee has released multiple batches of documents related to the files, many of which were obtained from the committee’s subpoena to Epstein’s estate.
    Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2026

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