elections

plural of election

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of elections Heading into the midterm elections, AI now ranks as a key issue in races that will help decide control of both chambers of Congress. — Jeff Masonand Michael Shepard Bloomberg, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026 Victories by Germany’s AfD in state elections have thrown the viability of the country’s government into doubt, while France’s National Rally is the odds-on favorite to win next year’s presidential election. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026 The defeat came amid protests sparked by an elderly woman’s eviction, and could deepen public anger and fuel speculation about early elections. — Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Sessions testified as a defense witness that Rivera recruited him to help persuade Maduro to step down and allow democratic elections. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026 Only to see them, after winning elections, get strong-armed by the party, then offer lame excuses as to why. — Colleen Kujawa, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026 All but four Republicans voted against the measure despite concerns that GOP candidates will face fallout in November’s midterm elections from the war’s economic costs. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elections
Noun
  • Thanks to the twist-and-lock plate system, each dumbbell provides four weight options from 2–5 pounds.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Jones said the new options will give Alaska a range of premium choices, from the honeymoon splurge to repeat Hawaii visitors looking for a step-up from coach.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Under the state's system, ballots that display voters' choices and electronic ballot images created by the scanners that read them are randomized.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Verizon’s decision to drop Starz deprives its customers of access to a unique slate of programming that cannot be found anywhere else and leaves viewers with fewer choices.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • This mandated that at least 10% of locally generated, unrestricted revenue be allocated to incarceration alternatives, advancing what was called the county’s Care First, Jails Last vision.
    — Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Topo Chico is bubbling back onto store shelves after a monthslong absence that left fans of the cult-favorite mineral water scrambling for alternatives.
    — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Some counties, including a tech hub in north Alabama, saw more Democratic votes than Republican.
    — Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Fans rally behind their longtime favorite bands and discover new groups to support with their votes.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Elections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elections. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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