Synonyms of voternext
: one that votes or has the legal right to vote

Examples of voter in a Sentence

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As the judges waded in, some in the eager crowd wanted to talk about money in politics, the Supreme Court's most recent decisions and the voter ID legislation the president wants Congress to pass. Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 11 July 2026 Chang asked, adding that Massachusetts now has larger white/black voter turnout gaps than Mississippi. John Werner, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 In France’s 2022 elections, 76% of voters in their 50s turned out to vote, compared to just 60% of voters aged 18-24. Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026 Trump’s rejection of the bipartisan housing legislation exacerbates tensions with his own party in a midterm election year and cuts short their efforts to address a key voter concern about rising costs. Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for voter

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of voter was circa 1600

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“Voter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voter. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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: one that votes or has the legal right to vote

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