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Recent Examples of queues
Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Last weekend, as Matthieu Blazy’s new collection dropped at Chanel in Dubai Mall, queues formed outside, not unlike other fashion capitals in recent weeks.
—Sujata Assomull, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
But as the cards get more popular, road warriors are increasingly encountering crowds, long queues, and wait times.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
There is already part of some security checkpoints that’s controlled by private companies — in the queues.
—Kelly Yamanouchi, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Officers have been seen watching security queues, handing out water bottles and providing passengers with directions.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
The Teatro di Marcello – a miniature precursor to the Colosseum – offers ancient grandeur without the queues.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026
Kiwi Pump Prices Across the Asia Pacific region, reports of fuel-purchase limits and long queues at gas stations have helped bolster views about EVs.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Rising oil prices have created queues at cheaper gas stations, while delivery workers, truckers and greenhouse farmers grapple with expenses.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
Although the Dodgers generally have extensive queues to get into the building for marquee bobblehead nights, this might be their biggest, with everyone (including non-fans of the Dodgers) trying to get the exclusive collectible.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Last weekend, as Matthieu Blazy’s new collection dropped at Chanel in Dubai Mall, queues formed outside, not unlike other fashion capitals in recent weeks.
—Sujata Assomull, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
But as the cards get more popular, road warriors are increasingly encountering crowds, long queues, and wait times.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
There is already part of some security checkpoints that’s controlled by private companies — in the queues.
—Kelly Yamanouchi, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Officers have been seen watching security queues, handing out water bottles and providing passengers with directions.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
The Teatro di Marcello – a miniature precursor to the Colosseum – offers ancient grandeur without the queues.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026
Kiwi Pump Prices Across the Asia Pacific region, reports of fuel-purchase limits and long queues at gas stations have helped bolster views about EVs.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Rising oil prices have created queues at cheaper gas stations, while delivery workers, truckers and greenhouse farmers grapple with expenses.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for queues
Noun
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Dube discusses some recent initiatives along these lines.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Your practical nature thrives when agreements are transparent, so write down the numbers and keep communication lines open to keep your network strong.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The structure now sits gutted with explosives attached to its concrete columns, which officials say will ensure a smoother implosion.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Get lost among the pines and palmettos of an ancient maritime forest at Hunting Island State Park, catch a striking sunset over the Beaufort River, and marvel at the columns and sweeping porches of stately mansions on Historic Craven Street.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Secret churches, perilous conversions During the Palm Sunday service, the in-person audience at the nondenominational church was much smaller than on a typical Sunday, with only about a half-dozen members dotting the rows of blue chairs in front of the stage.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Keep the rows spaced 30 to 36 inches apart to allow for sufficient airflow and growth.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The group recruits, trains and supervises volunteers who represent children in the foster care system in juvenile courts, according to its website.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The ambassadors, who are tasked with maintaining a calm travel environment on trains, are expected to start monitoring rides in July.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Similar strings of airbag thefts also have been reported earlier this year in Hyde Park on the South Side and in Lakeview and Uptown on the North Side.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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For the film’s score, Hardcastle reached out to Nathan Williams, the main singer-songwriter of the indie rock band Wavves, along with his producer Aaron Rubin, and the two worked on composing a soundtrack filled with stirring strings and harsh metallic screeches.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Democrats and some Republicans lambasted the Justice Department for inconsistencies in the redactions of names and information found in the millions of pages of files.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Both employ understandable language in their help files, too.—
Kathy Yakal,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Queues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/queues. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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