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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Recent Examples of cues
New Atlas,
4 July 2026
Interestingly, the development could lead to precision for delicate industrial manufacturing, gives advanced prosthetics a richer sense of touch, and allow surgical systems to instantly detect fine tissue abnormalities through visual color cues.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Teach employees how to spot AI voice scams targeting parents, fake delivery links, romance fraud, school payment requests and deepfake calls—then map the same cues back to the business.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
To estimate how many parasitoid wasp species in the Costa Rican national park have evaded detection, the researchers took cues from infectious disease tracking.
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Elizabeth Anne Brown,
Scientific American,
1 July 2026
Those subtle cues usually reveal whether housekeeping is thorough or simply surface-level.
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Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Denise Mendez is practicing giving cues to a training dog at the Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center.
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Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Powell, remaining in the city, emerged a week later with some musical cues.
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Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
Novels feed on interiority and screen writing relies on external visual cues.
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Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
Noun
Visually, the 790 Duke takes obvious cues from its bigger siblings, the 990 Duke and 1390 Super Duke R Evo.
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New Atlas,
4 July 2026
Interestingly, the development could lead to precision for delicate industrial manufacturing, gives advanced prosthetics a richer sense of touch, and allow surgical systems to instantly detect fine tissue abnormalities through visual color cues.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Teach employees how to spot AI voice scams targeting parents, fake delivery links, romance fraud, school payment requests and deepfake calls—then map the same cues back to the business.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
To estimate how many parasitoid wasp species in the Costa Rican national park have evaded detection, the researchers took cues from infectious disease tracking.
—
Elizabeth Anne Brown,
Scientific American,
1 July 2026
Those subtle cues usually reveal whether housekeeping is thorough or simply surface-level.
—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Denise Mendez is practicing giving cues to a training dog at the Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center.
—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Powell, remaining in the city, emerged a week later with some musical cues.
—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
Novels feed on interiority and screen writing relies on external visual cues.
—
Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cues
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One of the biggest clues comes from city permits for street closures.
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As speculation swirls and new clues emerge about possible plans for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding, not everyone is convinced by the rumors involving Madison Square Garden.
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Allen also recommends avoiding light grout lines at all costs to prevent a stark contrast.
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Many injuries were reported in Wisconsin’s Walworth County after the storm toppled trees, knocked down power lines and damaged buildings, said Tom Hausner, undersheriff for the Walworth County Sheriff’s department.
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The rise in supplement use aligns with the longevity movement, as more people seek products tailored to specific health goals, such as immune support, inflammation, gut health, skin health and joint health.
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The roadmap seeks to mainstream aging investment, transforming it from a niche into a ubiquitous category that aligns financial returns with significant social impact, much like climate investing today.
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There were no immediate indications yesterday that US intelligence had knowledge of a specific plot that prompted the warning.
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The watches are powered by Corum’s automatic C0082 movement (that offers 42 hours of power reserve) and offer hours and minutes indications only.
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Fuel rationing has been introduced in many regions, with hourslong queues of cars snaking beside roads.
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Fuel rationing has been introduced in many Russian regions, with hours-long queues of cars snaking beside roads.
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An abundance of hints, clues and other helpful items await, not to mention a bonus Custom Wordle and plenty more.
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And while the couple have yet to confirm their wedding plans, details and hints around their wedding ceremony have begun to emerge, sending Swifties into overdrive.
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DeJohn got his start in the industry working as a fashion illustrator at The Philadelphia Bulletin, where his work accompanied the fashion columns.
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Original Tuscan columns on the facade were preserved, while interior crown moldings were restored and paired with bleached hardwood chevron floors, new chandeliers, and mantlepieces.
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That goal has been overshadowed by his suggestions that Washington might seize control of Greenland or that Canada could become America’s 51st state.
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Some of the suggestions include a ban on cryptocurrency mining data centers and requirements for noise barriers to reduce stress on nearby residents.
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“Cues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cues. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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