as in options
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
at the country inn, breakfast in bed is entirely at the election of the guest
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Recent Examples of elections
Takaichi, whose party commands a minority government and has slid in successive elections, has little room for error during her tenure.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Trump’s backing for his fellow conservative was part of a broader push to secure a political shift across Latin America, with elections pending in a number of nations.
—Daniel Flatley, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, the political and humanitarian crisis in Myanmar, with elections scheduled for December, remained a central topic alongside broader regional stability concerns.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
Argentine President Javier Milei secured a huge political win on Sunday night after his libertarian party won in key districts in the country’s midterm elections.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025
How Trump looms in key elections in Virginia, NJ, NYC and Cal.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Culturally conservative voters are also correct that Democrats have moved left over the last several elections.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Milei’s party, La Libertad Avanza, secured better-than-expected victories in midterm legislative elections on Sunday.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
That’s welcome news not only for Milei and his beleaguered government, which will hold nationwide midterm elections on Sunday, but also for American hedge funds that have been investing in Argentinean assets.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Trump’s backing for his fellow conservative was part of a broader push to secure a political shift across Latin America, with elections pending in a number of nations.
—Daniel Flatley, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, the political and humanitarian crisis in Myanmar, with elections scheduled for December, remained a central topic alongside broader regional stability concerns.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
Argentine President Javier Milei secured a huge political win on Sunday night after his libertarian party won in key districts in the country’s midterm elections.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025
How Trump looms in key elections in Virginia, NJ, NYC and Cal.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Culturally conservative voters are also correct that Democrats have moved left over the last several elections.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Milei’s party, La Libertad Avanza, secured better-than-expected victories in midterm legislative elections on Sunday.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
That’s welcome news not only for Milei and his beleaguered government, which will hold nationwide midterm elections on Sunday, but also for American hedge funds that have been investing in Argentinean assets.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elections
Noun
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Choose from the gray, blue, brown, and white options for a discount, or opt for the all-black bath mat for just $23.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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As America grew more urbanized, the options for mayhem at times became more dangerous, such as setting fires or pedestrian tripwires.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There aren't a ton of great options in free agency, though there may not be too many choices at all via trade either, as most teams have their starter and backup quarterbacks locked in and won't be looking to part with either at this point in the year.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Some of the most popular choices include partridge pea, butterfly pea, ragweed, blackberry, pokeweed and American beautyberry, Edge said.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Milei’s party, La Libertad Avanza, received 41% of votes nationwide with 92% of ballots counted, according to data published by Interior Minister Guillermo Francos on Sunday.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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After four rounds and more than 10,000 votes in IndyStar's Beer Bracket, the king of the cold ones has been crowned.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some attorneys are willing to offer a brief consultation or connect with employers to discuss alternatives for no charge.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Offering buyers access to sustainable sourcing alternatives, the Deadstock Sourcing area will spotlight surplus materials and circular design solutions.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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All families are now less safe and left vulnerable to politicians and a Court that has abandoned its duty to protect personal liberties.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Keith Urban's romantic lyrical liberties are to be taken very lightly — so says the country singer amid his divorce from Hollywood superstar Nicole Kidman.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Elections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elections. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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