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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
Their path back to congressional power runs through winning swing districts and states in the 2026 midterm elections, where a connection to a Democratic Socialist would be politically toxic.
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Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 16 Sep. 2025
Betting on sports and elections isn’t new, but a court gave the industry a push last fall by granting Kalshi regulatory approval for election wagering.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The deal is a welcome distraction from issues at home for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is facing a potential revolt from within his party if local elections due next year go badly.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Shoring up political support will be particularly important when voters head to the midterm elections next year.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Even a course correction in the 2028 elections might not make up for the disruption of momentum.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
In August, Republicans ultimately won the redistricting showdown in Texas, with the legislature approving new maps that will likely result in GOP control of three to five additional seats during next year’s midterm elections.
—Olivia Osteen, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
Polls show that a majority of French citizens want snap parliamentary elections.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Voters will generally lock in their opinions about the economy by Labor Day before the midterm elections next year.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 16 Sep. 2025
Betting on sports and elections isn’t new, but a court gave the industry a push last fall by granting Kalshi regulatory approval for election wagering.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The deal is a welcome distraction from issues at home for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is facing a potential revolt from within his party if local elections due next year go badly.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Shoring up political support will be particularly important when voters head to the midterm elections next year.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Even a course correction in the 2028 elections might not make up for the disruption of momentum.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
In August, Republicans ultimately won the redistricting showdown in Texas, with the legislature approving new maps that will likely result in GOP control of three to five additional seats during next year’s midterm elections.
—Olivia Osteen, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
Polls show that a majority of French citizens want snap parliamentary elections.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Voters will generally lock in their opinions about the economy by Labor Day before the midterm elections next year.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elections
Noun
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These options let the computer randomly generate numbers for you.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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There are pricier options, of course, such as the HTC Vive Pro 2 or the eye-wateringly expensive Apple Vision Pro headset, available for a cool $3,500, which come with better visuals and more advanced features.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Supporting Kigali-compliant policies also drives industries toward cleaner technologies, scaling solutions beyond individual choices.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to amazing performances, wild fashion choices, and unexpected moments, the MTV Video Music Awards is typically one of the buzzier awards shows — and this year was no exception.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Republicans attempted to avoid needing repeat committee votes for dozens of judicial, foreign policy, and various other nominees last week but were blocked by Democrats.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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Live viewer votes plus the judges’ scores from the first two weeks of competition will determine which couple will be the first eliminated.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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Yet Harris lingers near the top of the 2028 Democratic presidential contenders in most polling because the party lacks viable alternatives with comparable name identification.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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And when liberalism seems weak and people are impatient for change, authoritarianism or anarchism can seem suitable alternatives to many.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Sep. 2025
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Timchenko emphasizes that personal liberties enable speed and innovation, allowing entrepreneurs to mobilize resources and execute projects efficiently and effectively.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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And even some vaccine proponents are supporting the new policy in the name of promoting individual liberties.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
10 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Elections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elections. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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