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
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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
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Recent Examples of poll
Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Trump is scheduled to hold a tele-rally with Van Epps hours before polls open.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Oct. 2025
De Elizabeth, Parents, 1 Oct. 2025
Last year, Inside Higher Ed and Generation Lab polled 1,026 students at 181 colleges and universities to assess their media literacy skills.
—Joshua Finnell, JSTOR Daily, 1 Oct. 2025
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Noun
But polls have shown Jones way ahead of Miyares.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Trump is scheduled to hold a tele-rally with Van Epps hours before polls open.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
More than half of the caregivers polled say that the college their child ended up attending was not the most affordable option.
—De Elizabeth, Parents, 1 Oct. 2025
Last year, Inside Higher Ed and Generation Lab polled 1,026 students at 181 colleges and universities to assess their media literacy skills.
—Joshua Finnell, JSTOR Daily, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poll
Noun
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This week, KitchenAid is offering up to $170 off select tilt-head stand mixers, along with a few other deals.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Jason Smith, AbbVie’s senior vice president and head of Europe commercial operations.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The initial, pre-construction assessment, published in 2019, surveyed 435 adults living in the neighborhoods impacted by the project, representing 1,629 household members of all ages.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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This includes everything from surveying and certifying nursing homes to assisting Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries and overseeing contracts or extra payments to rural ambulance providers.—
Simon F. Haeder,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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The efficiencies gained through the unique printing process also help save resources, and can shave off costs.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Sep. 2025
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Over the course of a career, fees this high can shave tens of thousands (if not hundreds of thousands) off a teacher's retirement savings.—
Steve Hruby,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
29 Sep. 2025
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The pins went through the scalp and were docked on the surface of her skull with numbing cream.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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The protesters are using a cartoon skull wearing a straw hat as their symbol.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Many experts interviewed by NPR agree that civil commitment, even when expanded, should be used sparingly.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
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Detectives, according to police officials, are interviewing witnesses and combing through surveillance video in an effort to identify suspects.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Afloia 6-in-1 Dog Grooming Kit is like a pet spa at home, turning you into their personal groomer for trimming hair, clipping nails, and more.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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An eyewitness tells 12 News that the drones clipped the crane's cable and plummeted to the ground.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Vance said one portion of Democrats are making unreasonable demands to restore more than $1 trillion over the next decade in healthcare spending that was cut earlier this year.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Training, professional development, and the Safe Cities Partnership are among the areas cut.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Add colorful details around the dome, such as leaves, flowers, or other fall favorites, to complete the arrangement.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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Skyview also recently added clear-ceiling stargazing domes so travelers can stare into the heavens from bed.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Poll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poll. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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