cues 1 of 3

noun (1)

plural of cue
as in clues
a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation) taking a cue from nature, scientists are developing safe and effective insecticides using insect hormones

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cues

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noun (2)

plural of cue
as in lines
a series of persons or things arranged one behind another the cue to get tickets to the concert moved with agonizing slowness

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cues

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verb

present tense third-person singular of cue
as in queues

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Recent Examples of cues
Noun
Production designer Chris Seagers concurs, noting that everyone takes their cues from Scott’s storyboards and sketches. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2026 The now-familiar blend of folk, soul, and psychedelia dominates the album aesthetically, though James took spiritual cues from recordings of meditative organ performances by Alice Coltrane. — Ryan Leas, Pitchfork, 28 Aug. 2026 By drawing on cues such as voice, facial expression, and behavioral patterns, the OlloBot OlloNi SS1 is designed to initiate interactions in certain everyday situations. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Dogs may need additional cues, like body language or tone of voice, to fully interpret complex emotions like sadness. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Aug. 2026 But more recently, cell phone videos taken by audience members at Knight performances, including one from a July 25 Hollywood Bowl concert, show the singer wandering the stage, her back to the audience and seeming to miss singing cues. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 For the sequel’s press tour, Williams isn’t just taking cues from the witchy, late-’90s spirit of the original film. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026 Miss Manners admits to assuming that most people eventually recognize such social cues. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026 Autistic people of all genders often struggle with nuances of social communication like decoding nonverbal cues, identifying shifts in tone or asking reciprocal questions. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cues
  1. clues
  2. lines
  3. aligns
  4. indications
  5. queues
  6. hints
  7. columns
  8. suggestions
Noun
  • Though the report isn't from an official government source and only covers private-sector payroll additions, investors use it for clues on the labor market to help position for Friday's official government report.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Doctors say the color, shape and frequency of your stool offer real clues about digestion, hydration and long-term wellness.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of clues
Noun
  • The show is leaning into its strengths, dialing up the madcap comedy and overlapping dialogue while keeping the story lines rooted in recognizable rites of passage for young people.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Tri-County acknowledged issues with tree branches touching power lines and committed additional resources for tree trimming and system inspections, while local businesses reported lost revenue from outages that often last one to two hours.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of lines
Verb
  • Explain How Your Career Path Fits The Opportunity While no longer universally required, cover letters can show how a candidate’s unique trajectory aligns with the organization’s path.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Of course, there are a number of variables that influence how closely the actual cost aligns with these averages.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of aligns
Noun
  • Months later, indications show that the law has largely failed, according to data from Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, the regulatory agency tasked with enforcing the law.
    — Cindy Carcamo, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026
  • There are now indications of construction in Disneyland’s esplanade between its two parks.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of indications
Noun
  • The attention has gone to agents that go and do things, releasing payments, working collections queues, closing the books.
    — David Zwick, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Continuing Biki Oberoi’s tradition, The Oberoi Mumbai eschews buffet breakfasts in favour of tableside service, thereby foregoing queues or crowded counters.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of queues
Noun
  • The cuisine was also noteworthy, a generous choice of cocktails, wines, and cuisine with hints of contemporary English inspiration, while avoiding being British stodgy.
    — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Warsh is unlikely to reveal his approach before the task forces report but at Jackson Hole the whole world will be looking for hints regarding his plans to reshape the Fed.
    — Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of hints
Noun
  • Some columns from that time showed more nuance or even compassion, including an opinion piece published by The Washington Post in February 2002.
    — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The district also provided only hourly wages for some employees and annual pay for others, hence the two separate pay columns in our database.
    — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of columns
Noun
  • To vote on name suggestions during round two, there's a $5 minimum donation requirement.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Here are Wood’s suggestions for staying mentally sharp in any profession.
    — Renée Onque, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of suggestions

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“Cues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cues. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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