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 The vote comes as data centers have become one of the most heated issues in the 2026 midterm elections. — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2026 But after a 2019 protest movement rocked the city, authorities reduced public choice in elections and prosecuted leaders of news outlets known for their critical reports of the government. — Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026 Coxon's alarm reverberated on Capitol Hill, where lawmakers are fully aware of the national debate over AI and data centers, which has overtaken many of their midterm elections this fall. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 Today, Illinois is among 24 states with laws preventing municipal elections on federal election dates. — David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 That may change with the midterm elections in November, when Democrats have an opportunity to take back the House and Senate. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026 The United States had promoted Palestinian elections; when Hamas won in 2006, the episode exposed the limits of Washington’s enthusiasm for democracy, especially when voters produced an outcome the US opposed. — Ayman M. Mohyeldin, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026 Trump has said that the war will end immediately after the midterm elections and oil and gas prices will also fall, adding on to his months-long claims that the conflict will end soon. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026 The decision has sparked a series of unanswered questions about how Missouri will handle the upcoming elections. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elections
  1. options
  2. choices
  3. alternatives
  4. votes
Noun
  • Jaissle so far seems to view Toure as one of his left-wing options, though whether Fernandez-Pardo’s arrival changes things remains to be seen (but the Belgian is keen to play through the middle).
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Buy those batteries and pick from seven different free Milwaukee tool options, worth as much as $229.
    — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of options
Noun
  • Our children must make their own choices and create lives of their own making.
    — Eric Becker, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Salmon Salmon is among the healthiest and safest seafood choices.
    — Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of choices
Noun
  • People therefore need to be able to review the reasoning, challenge the recommendation, compare alternatives, and approve or reject changes before they are applied to the plan.
    — Stephen Macfarlane, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Hemp usage has become more appealing to brands looking for more sustainable fiber alternatives.
    — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of alternatives
Noun
  • According to the polling, Democrats can erode the GOP’s advantage on crime issues by tying Republicans’ votes against gun safety legislation to their backing from the firearms industry.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Securing 60 votes has emerged as a key challenge, with ethics provisions among the issues under negotiation.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of votes

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“Elections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elections. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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