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
His tenure at the top can be remembered for an infamous photograph of him eating a bacon sandwich while campaigning in the 2014 local elections.
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
That approach could bolster the Republican president's standing with older voters, a group that over time has been more likely to vote in midterm elections.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
Their goal with the video was to push back against the president’s domestic troop deployments, a trend his critics feared might lead to clashes with ordinary Americans or be used to interfere in upcoming elections.
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
There are signs that lawmakers in both parties see the benefits of taking steps to add houses before this year’s elections.
—Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Redistricting and the rise in safe House seats, though, has lessened the likelihood of wave elections that would bring huge swings toward one party or the other.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 9 Feb. 2026
Jeremy Levin is also a political activist who has lobbied for Democratic candidates and progressive policies in the United States as well as in support of democracy in Israel, running on a slate in last year’s World Zionist Congress elections.
—Jacob Gurvis, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
The Conservatives went through three prime ministers between national elections in 2019 and 2024, including Liz Truss, who lasted just 49 days in office.
—Jill Lawless, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
But during elections the group turns out millions of voters.
—Charles Duhigg, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
That approach could bolster the Republican president's standing with older voters, a group that over time has been more likely to vote in midterm elections.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
Their goal with the video was to push back against the president’s domestic troop deployments, a trend his critics feared might lead to clashes with ordinary Americans or be used to interfere in upcoming elections.
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
There are signs that lawmakers in both parties see the benefits of taking steps to add houses before this year’s elections.
—Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Redistricting and the rise in safe House seats, though, has lessened the likelihood of wave elections that would bring huge swings toward one party or the other.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 9 Feb. 2026
Jeremy Levin is also a political activist who has lobbied for Democratic candidates and progressive policies in the United States as well as in support of democracy in Israel, running on a slate in last year’s World Zionist Congress elections.
—Jacob Gurvis, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
The Conservatives went through three prime ministers between national elections in 2019 and 2024, including Liz Truss, who lasted just 49 days in office.
—Jill Lawless, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
But during elections the group turns out millions of voters.
—Charles Duhigg, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elections
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Alarms for doors and windows, smart locks or wearables that detect movement are other options that boost safety and can connect to the caregiver's smartphones.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Over half were additives typically added to ultraprocessed foods; the rest were more natural options, such as the use of lemon juice as a preservative or beet juice for color.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The success Darnold found led to choices in free agency, every player’s dream.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Esteemed Venus is strolling into your 2nd House of Satisfaction, supporting thoughtful choices that align with your independent values and strengthen confidence through stewardship.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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Wright lambasted wind and solar power, which can be added to the grid relatively quickly, saying the renewable alternatives fail to add anything meaningful to the total capacity of the electricity grid.—
Callie Patteson,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Salomon Para-Team’s feedback was instrumental in helping to conceive designs — opening up opportunities for amputees and enable new possibilities for movement and competition, as well as offer alternatives of specific gears at more competitive price points.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Dak Prescott came in third with six first-place votes and 167 points.—
Rob Maaddi,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford earned the award after receiving 24 first-place votes and 366 total points, narrowly beating New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, who received 23 first-place votes and 361 total points, according to the Associated Press.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Elections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elections. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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