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

Examples of voter in a Sentence

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In fact, our polling found that the cost of living is a top concern for four in 10 American voters. Kent Strang, Boston Herald, 26 July 2026 Candidates running for the 5th District will have to represent a broad swath of urban, suburban and rural voters, including eastern Kansas City and places hours away such as Jefferson City, the state’s capital city. Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026 Tyson said the State Board believes the county’s elections remain secure and that voters should not be concerned. Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026 Nearly half India’s population is under 25, making young voters one of the country’s most influential electoral groups. ABC News, 25 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 26 Jul. 2026.

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: one that votes or has the legal right to vote

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