as in suffrage
the right to formally express one's position or will in an election
the Territory of Wyoming granted women the franchise in 1869, a full 51 years before the 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote in all elections
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Recent Examples of franchise
The aughts comedy icon, who returns as Cindy Campbell in a revival of the beloved horror spoof franchise, attended the movie's world premiere on Wednesday, June 3, alongside son Jack Pratt.
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The stakes are equally high for teams—draft-night decisions can dictate the directions of franchises and determine the fates of front offices.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
Final bids from franchises are due at the end of this month.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
This marks a first for the franchise, as Lionsgate had previously licensed entries in the series to the premium cabler.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 4 June 2026
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The stakes are equally high for teams—draft-night decisions can dictate the directions of franchises and determine the fates of front offices.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
Final bids from franchises are due at the end of this month.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
This marks a first for the franchise, as Lionsgate had previously licensed entries in the series to the premium cabler.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for franchise
suffrage
Noun
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That's the movement for abolition and suffrage and civil rights.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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The last, in 1918, finally delivered universal male suffrage, as well as suffrage for many women.—
Danielle Allen,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
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“Franchise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/franchise. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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