QUEUING Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

queuing

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present participle of queue

as in lining

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With Figures’ victory, the state added a second Black member of Congress for the first time in its history, aligning its representation with its demographics.

— Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
Automakers have also been more tightly aligning production with demand to avoid discounting vehicles.

— Robert Ferris, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026

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The same month, OpenAI launched ChatGPT for Teens after state attorneys general launched an investigation into the company's safety practices, with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, a Republican, filing a lawsuit in June.

— Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Throughout Election Day, and into the night, The New Yorker will provide live updates on election results, with reporters filing dispatches from battleground states nationwide and columnists offering fresh analysis as votes start to come in.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2026

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People can work with a dietitian to eat a more nutritious diet, for instance by reducing sugary beverages and refined carbohydrates and prioritizing vegetables and fiber- and protein-rich foods.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026
Key Takeaways The Orion spacecraft is being designed to survive deep space while prioritizing human safety.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

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The measure speeds permitting approval under the California Environmental Quality Act by placing deadlines on government agencies to issue or deny permits within a year.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Jackson took over the Democratic nomination in late July, after placing third in the Democratic primary for governor.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026

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