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 An analysis of 12 top right-wing influencers shows their audience is shrinking, adding to Republican worries ahead of the midterm elections. — Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026 Israel meanwhile appears unlikely to pull back significant forces or make other concessions ahead of its October elections. — Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026 The guide covers elections in Jackson, Clay and Platte counties. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 And candidates endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America have advanced in a few dozen primary elections this year. — Kathleen Parker, Washington Post, 31 July 2026 In an interview, Stitt discussed the dust-up with Trump, warned against efforts to federalize elections, and expressed concern that a mammoth federal government has contributed to the country's tense political climate. — ABC News, 31 July 2026 Trump needs a win with Gaza, veteran Republican strategist Alex Conant says, with the midterm elections just over three months away. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 31 July 2026 Sources close to Lamu Governor Issa Timamy told Semafor that with national elections coming in August 2027, the administration is keen on the project’s success. — Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 31 July 2026 The resignation marks the second time this year Anson County has lost an elections director, leaving the office without permanent leadership as preparations continue for this fall’s elections. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elections
  1. options
  2. choices
  3. alternatives
  4. votes
Noun
  • That’s huge considering the Jayhawks want to surround Tyran Stokes with spacing and options to pass to.
    — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • If your wardrobe could use a few more lightweight pieces to get you through the rest of the season, Amazon has plenty of breezy options to choose from.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Definition of options
Noun
  • But there are no bad choices here, and that includes the outstanding carrot cake from Katherine Mederos with Greek yogurt cremeux and sea salt caramel.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Preoccupied with other priorities and under pressure to drive sales through constantly evolving trends, brands and designers often paid little attention to the impact their material choices had on animals and the environment.
    — P.J. Smith, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
Definition of choices
Noun
  • Here are four paint colors to avoid, and several alternatives that balance design sense with functionality.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 30 July 2026
  • Roughly 90% of foreign-exchange transactions involve the dollar; the alternatives — gold, Treasuries, the euro — trail far behind.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Definition of alternatives
Noun
  • As an inducement to get votes from conservative rural congressional members, the OBBBA included a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund, but this is substantially less money than the Medicaid cuts will total across rural America.
    — Keith Humphreys, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
  • With that seeming wide sweep of support, the bill passed the state Assembly in May by a vote of 74 to 0, with six votes not recorded.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of votes

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“Elections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elections. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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