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Recent Examples of queues
CNN Money, 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
Larger data centers, longer interconnection queues, grids absorbing demand that doubles on 18-month cycles while projects take seven years to connect.
—Jemma Green, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
But as queues stretched beyond the one-hour mark over the humid weekend, online criticism ensued, much of it centered on how Givenchy failed to establish a relevant link between local breakfast culture and the brand itself.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 25 May 2026
For fans, queues to fill up water bottles and stand underneath shower sprinklers lengthened throughout the day.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 25 May 2026
The move is aimed largely at families, who until now have often been unable to use the faster eGate lanes together because younger children didn’t qualify, forcing entire groups into slower staffed immigration queues instead.
—Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Conditions have eased slightly in recent days, with shorter queues at fuel stations after the government increased supplies, but concerns persist across sectors.
—Julhas Alam, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Submitting a request is inexpensive, and developers often cast a wide net by entering lots of these queues globally to increase the odds of being accepted.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
Noun
In Sevastopol, the largest city in Crimea and the traditional base of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, Reuters witnesses reported long queues at filling stations.
—CNN Money, 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
Larger data centers, longer interconnection queues, grids absorbing demand that doubles on 18-month cycles while projects take seven years to connect.
—Jemma Green, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
But as queues stretched beyond the one-hour mark over the humid weekend, online criticism ensued, much of it centered on how Givenchy failed to establish a relevant link between local breakfast culture and the brand itself.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 25 May 2026
For fans, queues to fill up water bottles and stand underneath shower sprinklers lengthened throughout the day.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 25 May 2026
The move is aimed largely at families, who until now have often been unable to use the faster eGate lanes together because younger children didn’t qualify, forcing entire groups into slower staffed immigration queues instead.
—Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Conditions have eased slightly in recent days, with shorter queues at fuel stations after the government increased supplies, but concerns persist across sectors.
—Julhas Alam, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Submitting a request is inexpensive, and developers often cast a wide net by entering lots of these queues globally to increase the odds of being accepted.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for queues
Noun
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In this volume are all the wild, enthused lines, stoked for life’s daily mysteries, and all the tender elevations that we have been used to experiencing in the poetry of Eileen Myles!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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The hotel sits inside the airport terminal with elevators leading directly to the security lines.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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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
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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
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Growing parsley between the asparagus rows makes smart use of empty garden space and boosts the productivity of the garden.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2026
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Hulst, lined up in the second of two rows at the start, just over Serna’s right shoulder, got boxed in when the gun went off.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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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
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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
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Goodrich slowed the tempo and added layers of strings, harp and glockenspiel atop McCartney’s moody bass line.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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In saving Becka, Agnes sacrificed herself by pulling strings with her own fiancé.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Texas’s secretary of state is responsible for administering voter registration files and managing articles of incorporation for local businesses, among other responsibilities.—
Max Grinstein,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2026
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On Wednesday, Perplexity said that its Personal Computer product will be available on Microsoft's Windows operating system, enabling the AI to connect to apps like Word and Outlook, as well as files on a user's device.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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“Queues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/queues. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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