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Recent Examples of queue
Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 6 June 2025
While pricey, the Superlight DEX is a great single-mouse solution for someone who works from home and immediately starts queueing up after clocking out.
—Henri Robbins, Wired News, 16 May 2025
Guney Yildiz, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Nearly three-quarters of the potential new energy in the queue to provide power are solar and other clean energy projects, which the Maryland Energy Administration strongly promotes.
—Paul G. Pinsky, Baltimore Sun, 19 June 2025
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Noun
Japan’s rice shortage continued to bite, with citizens queuing for hours and prices at an all-time high.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 6 June 2025
While pricey, the Superlight DEX is a great single-mouse solution for someone who works from home and immediately starts queueing up after clocking out.
—Henri Robbins, Wired News, 16 May 2025
Verb
Close the channel and power stations from Houston to Hong Kong scramble for fuel while tanker queues lengthen by thousands of nautical miles.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Nearly three-quarters of the potential new energy in the queue to provide power are solar and other clean energy projects, which the Maryland Energy Administration strongly promotes.
—Paul G. Pinsky, Baltimore Sun, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for queue
Noun
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The goal of this relationship is to save you time, trouble, and money down the line.—
Brady Slack,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2023
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In the meantime, the operator said it’s making progress on its remediation plan, including analysis of other areas and additional in-line inspections.—
Joe Sutton,
CNN,
10 Feb. 2023
Verb
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On the Whistler side, visitors line up to pose in front of the Olympic rings commemorating the 2010 winter games.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Retooling in an era of fear Prior to the ICE raids, 80 to 100 people often lined up for services at clinics run by the Latino Alliance for Animal Care Foundation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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The Let’s Toast series, inspired by the ESSENCE column, centered the stories of Black folks making waves in the wine industry, in tequila, and those who’ve embraced sober living in their lives and businesses.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Jennifer Lawrence is fond of black lace-up Vans while Katie Holmes swears by her Reeboks—cue the nostalgia!—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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Everyone has more money to spend, so cue the player movement mayhem, right?—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
5 July 2025
Noun
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The multi-modal travel booking platform combines thousands of travel partners and four modes of transportation: trains, buses, ferries, and planes With the Omio app, travellers have all their tickets in one place.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The program will also be used to recruit, train, and retain physicians.—
Chase Jordan
July 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The lawsuit was filed by the American Association of University Professors and the Middle East Studies Association, which represents hundreds of professors and students across the country.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
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Medical marijuana companies in Jefferson County, Kentucky, filed a lawsuit against the commonwealth and the former director of the Office of Medical Cannabis.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Above the rows of international ingredients hang flags from around the world, welcoming all to find a small piece of home among its many aisles.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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The 10-year-old princess joined mom Kate Middleton, dad Prince William and older brother Prince George at the gentlemen's singles final on July 13, cheering on Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner from the front row of the Royal Box at Centre Court.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Construction teams can sequence work stages, plan material deliveries, and schedule the right workers.—
Kathleen Kewley,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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From more than 100,000 cells, the researchers sequenced RNA—bits of genetic information used to carry out actions within each cell.—
Nora Bradford,
Scientific American,
3 July 2025
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“Queue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/queue. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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