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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
The latest revolt suggests that months later, despite strong results in last week’s elections, the party’s rift over how to confront the President has only deepened.
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Nik Popli, Time, 11 Nov. 2025
Two of the Democratic standard-bearers to emerge from last week’s elections—Abigail Spanberger, the incoming governor of Virginia, and Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City—have emphasized different sides of these arguments in recent days.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2025
Benzaquen said ProphetX’s sports-only strategy gives it an upper hand over bet-on-everything rivals that also offer wagers on elections, economics and pop culture.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Democratic party victories in New York City, New Jersey and Virginia elections last week showed that affordability has become an American crisis that could ultimately threaten Republicans and Trump along with them.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
The redistricting could help Democrats in next year’s midterm elections.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The channel also hired hired David Parkinson as senior weather and elections data analyst and Moses Small as climate reporter, reinforcing its commitment to weather and climate reporting.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
To bolster its new weather reports, MS NOW has hired David Parkinson as senior weather and elections data analyst and Moses Small as a climate reporter.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Ahead of Election Day tomorrow, millions of ballots are being cast in statewide, local and special elections.
—Emily Kwong, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
Nik Popli, Time, 11 Nov. 2025
Two of the Democratic standard-bearers to emerge from last week’s elections—Abigail Spanberger, the incoming governor of Virginia, and Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City—have emphasized different sides of these arguments in recent days.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2025
Benzaquen said ProphetX’s sports-only strategy gives it an upper hand over bet-on-everything rivals that also offer wagers on elections, economics and pop culture.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Democratic party victories in New York City, New Jersey and Virginia elections last week showed that affordability has become an American crisis that could ultimately threaten Republicans and Trump along with them.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
The redistricting could help Democrats in next year’s midterm elections.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The channel also hired hired David Parkinson as senior weather and elections data analyst and Moses Small as climate reporter, reinforcing its commitment to weather and climate reporting.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
To bolster its new weather reports, MS NOW has hired David Parkinson as senior weather and elections data analyst and Moses Small as a climate reporter.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Ahead of Election Day tomorrow, millions of ballots are being cast in statewide, local and special elections.
—Emily Kwong, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elections
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The interior designer’s Wayfair rug collection with Loloi includes so many options in neutral shades and subtle patterns that complement a variety of home styles, including modern, farmhouse, and traditional aesthetics.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Despite these real dangers, our law enforcement shows incredible restraint in exhausting all options before force is escalated.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Those policy choices have contributed to declining aquifers and greater vulnerability when rainfall is insufficient.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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People are acting entirely too entitled to information about each other's private reproductive choices.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
10 Nov. 2025
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Republican leadership faces mounting pressure to address internal divisions, clarify the GOP's platform and offer policy alternatives for key issues like health care, the cost of living and economic insecurity.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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As routines shift and people look for more flexible ways to stay active, smart home gyms have stepped in—not just as convenient alternatives, but as serious tools built around personalization, data, and intelligent design.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The death penalty bill, championed by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, passed its first reading by 39 votes to 16.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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The bill, supported by numerous Democratic senators alongside Republicans, secured enough votes for passage, sending the legislation to the House.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Elections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elections. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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