The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word UPLOADED
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The straight part
We know that "in the cloud?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in the cloud? = uploaded.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does UPLOADED mean?
UPLOADED verb- To transfer data to a computer on a network, especially to a server on the Internet.
- Having been uploaded; having been digitally sent from one's computer to someone else's.