Synonyms of poll

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noun

ˈpōl 

as in head

the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth

a jaunty cap was perched on his poll

Synonyms & Similar Words

• head
• skull
• noodle
• dome
• bean
• noddle
• pate
• mazard
• nob
• nut
• block
• noggin
• scalp
• melon
• crown
• cranium
• occiput

poll

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verb

1

as in to survey

to go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information

assigned to poll residents on their views about a program for recycling

Synonyms & Similar Words

• survey
• interview
• canvass
• question
• solicit
• sound (out)
• feel (out)
• interrogate
• circularize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• report

2

as in to shave

to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument

time to poll the sheep's wool

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shave
• clip
• cut
• trim
• cut back
• crop
• dock
• snip
• bob
• pare
• lop (off)
• shear
• mow
• prune
• nip
• whittle
• manicure
• stump
• shorten
• pinch
• curtail
• skive

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extend
• elongate
• lengthen

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of poll

Noun

An April Politico poll shows Republicans are much more likely to doubt the science behind vaccines instead of saying the science is clear when compared to Democrats. — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

About 30% of rural Texas voters prefer Talarico to Paxton, according to recent polls, which means the attorney general still has a significant lead with voters outside cities and suburbs. — Eleanor Dearman updated August 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026

Verb

Since the start of training camp, The Athletic has been polling general managers, high-ranking executives, head coaches, coordinators and other coaches for our fifth annual survey about the upcoming season. — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Experts polled in the survey largely rejected biohacking in favor of more traditional habits. — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026