as in indication
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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Recent Examples of cue
Charlotte Hu, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2025
The bezel surrounding the 9a's screen is thicker than that of the Pixel 9, which is one of the few external cues that this is a less costly device.
—PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
But national messages can still cue local health officials and physicians to double down on their efforts, Robert Bednarczyk, an epidemiologist at Emory University, told me.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2025
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Noun
People have a lot of ways to communicate beliefs and goals: through language, actions, subtle subtext and a myriad of cultural cues and social norms.
—Charlotte Hu, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2025
The bezel surrounding the 9a's screen is thicker than that of the Pixel 9, which is one of the few external cues that this is a less costly device.
—PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
Those songs have cued up a big 2025 for Carpenter, one that includes a performance at Coachella, an opening slot for Tyler Childers, and a recent co-sign from Shaboozey.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
But national messages can still cue local health officials and physicians to double down on their efforts, Robert Bednarczyk, an epidemiologist at Emory University, told me.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2025
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Verb
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Even so, a handful of new roles remain and, as with any Dune project, stars are lining up at the chance to appear in the Oscar-winning franchise.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2025
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At the start of this season, Paris Saint-Germain’s Marco Asensio was presumably looking forward to lining up at the Parc des Princes in the latter stages of the Champions League.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Shareholders queued out the door to get a seat in the Drake Suite at Stamford Bridge for the annual general meeting of Chelsea Pitch Owners (CPO) — the fan group which owns the freehold of the stadium and the name Chelsea FC — in January.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Instead, left-turn drivers queued off to the side can turn while through traffic zips across the main intersection.—
John Aguilar,
The Denver Post,
20 Mar. 2025
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Implementing The Circular Economy In Your Business Again, any company can align itself with circular economy practices.—
Wayne Elsey,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Keep probing until the recipes are adjusted to align with your preferences, timeline, abilities, and goals.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
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Hegseth then detailing the sequencing hour by hour.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2025
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Many individuals will find the best results from working with a firm that emphasizes sequencing withdrawals in a personalized, tax-smart manner, as my company does.—
Amin Dabit,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Cue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cue. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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