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

Examples of voter in a Sentence

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Existing law also blocks most states from systematically purging voters from their rolls within 90 days of an election, said David Becker, an election law expert who leads the Center for Election Innovation and Research. — Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026 Poll voters penalized the Hoosiers last week, dropping them one spot following a 38-0 rout of Western Kentucky. — Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026 Seemingly, nothing can stop Swift — who also released a musical bid for an Oscar this year in the form of a Toy Story song — from reminding Grammy voters that Showgirl exists. — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2026 Fifty-seven percent of voters oppose one in their own community, according to a Texas Politics Project poll, enough that some experts see Democrats gaining ground in the Lone Star State. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 26 Sep. 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 28 Sep. 2026.

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: one that votes or has the legal right to vote

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