elections

noun

plural of election
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 But others cautioned that national political elections are hard to predict. — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026 The current deputy chief of staff for policy is widely disliked by Democrats and even some Republicans who see his agenda as partly to blame for their dismal performance in the midterm elections. — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026 The visit marked the first in-person contact between Russian and US officials since Tuesday’s midterm elections, when Democrats ousted Republicans from control of Congress in a blow to Trump. — Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026 Members of Congress began to return to Washington following midterm elections. — Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026 As traders await the winners of the US midterm elections to take office early next year, analysts said global markets will likely remain sensitive to changes in tech and monetary policy. — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026 The midterm elections ushered in Democratic majorities in both the House and Senate for the next two years, along with state-level gains that could shake up oversight of artificial intelligence (AI). — Staff, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026 Democrats won historic majorities in the House and Senate in Tuesday’s midterm elections. — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2026 California voters face a crowded November ballot packed with questions on taxes, special elections and environmental rules. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elections
  1. options
  2. choices
  3. alternatives
  4. votes
Noun
  • OpenAI will discontinue two legacy voice options in ChatGPT next month, leaving GPT-Live as the platform’s default voice experience.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Left-hander Braxton Garrett is out of minor-league options and must be on the pitching staff in some capacity.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of options
Noun
  • As Mercury stations direct in Scorpio, your spending choices and personal priorities may become easier to understand.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026
  • By spreading out across so many influences instead of innovating in his niche, this new Hollis waters down his eccentricity with some derivative choices.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of choices
Noun
  • Its pricing system potentially exploited situations where customers had fewer alternatives for getting home.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Here’s what to know about Oportun personal loans, including rates, terms, eligibility requirements, possible alternatives and more.
    — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of alternatives
Noun
  • Hard facts are likely to surface quickly as different precincts, counties and states tabulate their votes in an election that could change control of Congress.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
  • On March 3, 2025, a motion to advance the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act received 51 votes in favor and 45 against, falling short of the three-fifths threshold required.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of votes

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“Elections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elections. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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