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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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The Hermosa Beach Pier closed Sunday morning after a truck collided with nearby power lines.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Trees and power lines were knocked down, leaving some residents without electricity.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
22 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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For instance, a number of residential buildings will feature a covered walking area with rows of columns.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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Common examples include squats, deadlifts, chest presses, rows and shoulder presses.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
20 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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There was no one moment of individual brilliance, no Pulisic needed, just a brilliant sequence of actions by players who now seem tied together by strings.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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The years have only intensified Zimmerman’s mournful, hushed vocal performance, and Dream Me a Dream often plays out like a bedtime story spun by a beloved elder, accompanied by soft strings, shakers, and even a synth or two.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
19 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 24 Jun. 2026.
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