1
as in suffrage
the right to formally express one's position or will in an election
in the United States, women were granted the vote by the 19th Amendment in 1920
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as in ballot
a piece of paper indicating a person's preferences in an election
dropped her vote into the ballot box
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as in to propose
to set before the mind for consideration
I vote we quit working and go out for lunch
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Recent Examples of vote
CBS News, 22 June 2026
And his resignation has paved the way for a seventh official to fill the post in a decade, prolonging the political turbulence that began with the Brexit vote in 2016.
—Yasmin Vossoughian, NBC news, 22 June 2026
Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
In recent years, even states that have skewed more conservative in their political leanings, such as Missouri, Nebraska, and Florida, have voted overwhelmingly to increase their minimum wage to $15 an hour.
—Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 21 June 2026
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Noun
De la Espriella strikes reassuring tone With only a few hundred thousand votes separating the two candidates, De la Espriella used his victory speech to try to calm his critics.
—CBS News, 22 June 2026
And his resignation has paved the way for a seventh official to fill the post in a decade, prolonging the political turbulence that began with the Brexit vote in 2016.
—Yasmin Vossoughian, NBC news, 22 June 2026
Verb
Fernando Lozano, 34, decided to vote for the first time in a decade because of the vastly different proposals between Cepeda and de la Espriella, particularly the latter’s intentions to face off with armed groups.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
In recent years, even states that have skewed more conservative in their political leanings, such as Missouri, Nebraska, and Florida, have voted overwhelmingly to increase their minimum wage to $15 an hour.
—Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vote
Noun
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Two exhibits celebrating the history of women’s suffrage in Indiana continue through June 28 at the Gary Public Library and Cultural Center.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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The building is associated with Sarah Knox-Goodrich, who commissioned the building in the 19th century and was an advocate for women’s rights and suffrage.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
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Republicans received Democrat ballots and Democrats received Republican ballots.—
Bryant Reed,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The group also said the SJC had not removed a ballot question because of an attorney general’s summary in nearly a century.—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
18 June 2026
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In Chicago, these questions are interesting and infuriating because the Bulls have no say in the outcome.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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Therefore, those in less-populous states have a disproportionate say in the presidential election.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Verb
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According to investigators, the group's drone builder proposed targeting a military-industrial facility to obtain the necessary explosive materials.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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He is best known for proposing the theory of cosmic inflation, a concept that transformed modern understanding of the early universe and the evolution of the big bang.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Newton isn't the only analyst seeing potential for a rebound in the shares.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
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Priya Bhardwaj does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Priya Bhardwaj,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Verb
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Yes, recent research suggests birding may boost both brain health and mental wellbeing.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Research also suggests that if the hobby involves art, spending two or more hours per week on it provides the strongest well-being benefits.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Officers can use voice commands, and if those don’t work options include pepper spray, a baton, a TASER or fire extinguisher, though some are more difficult to use on a fast-moving animal, the directive says.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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That has worried digital rights and free speech activists, who say that India is increasingly using its powers to silence online voices opposing the government, including ordering social media takedowns and blocking access to some accounts.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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My office will continue to vigorously prosecute defendants who pose serious threats to our community’s safety, especially our children.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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That leaves little time for work, which can pose an additional financial burden.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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“Vote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vote. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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