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, 18 June 2025
The latest poll, conducted in April, showed that 88% of respondents supported that right.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
John Kell, Fortune, 18 June 2025
Topline President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell for the fifth consecutive month in a row in the latest Harvard CAPS/Harris poll out Monday, the second survey released this week that shows less than half of voters approve of his job performance.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Noun
Still, a handful of polls recorded slight gains for Trump—though largely within the margin of error.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
The latest poll, conducted in April, showed that 88% of respondents supported that right.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
Verb
To help figure out how AI will make its workers more productive, cybersecurity provider Palo Alto Networks polled every one of its departments for its best ideas.
—John Kell, Fortune, 18 June 2025
Topline President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell for the fifth consecutive month in a row in the latest Harvard CAPS/Harris poll out Monday, the second survey released this week that shows less than half of voters approve of his job performance.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poll
Noun
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Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.—
J. Harry Jones,
Ramona Sentinel,
19 July 2017
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There's always one shot that leaves a golfer shaking his or her head.—
Mike Hutton,
Post-Tribune,
19 July 2017
Verb
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In 2024 data, there were 2,820 software developers surveyed, and in 2023, there were 3,020.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
22 June 2025
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But independents don’t like it so far, and even Republicans surveyed narrowly see the bill’s tax policies as not beneficial to their family.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
20 June 2025
Verb
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That's a more modest bump to the specs of the previous S5 than the four-cylinder car, although one that still shaves a couple of tenths off the 0–60 time.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2025
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The accelerated pathway shaves time off the degree by eliminating some electives in the curriculum and the transition-to-residency coursework that’s usually offered in the fourth year.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Stringer and Bian measured different parts of the skulls, noting the overall skull length, the length of the rows of teeth, and other characteristics.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 June 2025
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While Spike’s father was terrified of Kelson due to his fixation with the dead, Spike learns that the man is paying his respects to the deceased by maintaining a memorial tower of skulls.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Verb
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When interviewing, emphasizing your value is—again—key.—
Dr. Ella F. Washington,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Perhaps the endgame is robots interviewing other robots for jobs performed by robots, while humans sit on the beach drinking daiquiris and playing vintage video games.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Pinch-hitter Jose Tabata fouled off a pair of 2-2 pitches before Scherzer clipped him on the elbow with a breaking ball.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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In one snap, the proud mom can be seen sitting in a pair of pajamas with her hair halfway clipped up as Santi sits on her lap, smiling at the camera.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
19 June 2025
Verb
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The prospect of trying to cut open a stubborn 5-4-1 block in the Orlando heat could have become torturous quite quickly.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The latest setback was the Senate parliamentarian striking down several provisions of the bill that were designed to cut spending.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2025
Noun
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In one of the final scenes of the two-episode arc, which concluded in March, surgical resident Ben Warren (Jason George) says the hospital needs an emergency plan for heat domes.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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Try the look for summer in this short-sleeve version, which has golden dome buttons down the front and ribbed trim at the crew neckline, cuffs, and hem.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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“Poll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poll. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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