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
Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
Approval of his handling of immigration stands at just 38%, according to a recent AP-NORC poll.
—Nik Popli, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
The typical analyst polled by LSEG has a buy rating and price target suggesting shares can jump more than 35% over the next 12 months.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Welcome to the Bay Area News Group (Mercury News & East Bay Times) girls Athlete of the Week poll.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
Approval of his handling of immigration stands at just 38%, according to a recent AP-NORC poll.
—Nik Popli, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
Once the moments were picked, a wider group of staff were polled on which photos to use.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
The typical analyst polled by LSEG has a buy rating and price target suggesting shares can jump more than 35% over the next 12 months.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poll
Noun
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Over his last four seasons as head coach, including 2021 in New Orleans, Payton’s offense has not ranked inside the top 10 in points and yards.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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Avtar had worked as the temple’s head cook for the last 23 years, and he was deeply involved in service to both the Sikh community and the Tracy area in general, Deep said.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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More than 970 suppliers from countries such as China, Bangladesh, and India, who were surveyed repeatedly, cited the importance of reliable forecasts and long-term visibility for capacity planning, efficiency, and innovation.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Feb. 2026
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That’s in line with the forecasts of analysts surveyed by the data firm FactSet.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Pacific Ridge shaved six points off the deficit, outscoring the Komets in the third quarter.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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And the longest-ever government shutdown shaved a bunch of productivity off the books in the fourth quarter – growth that the US economy should be making back this quarter.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Her skull would incurred permanent damage, as it would have been distorted or depressed on the right side, as per the press release, which affected her appearance.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Her designs render traditional Kurdish silhouettes in non-traditional fabrics, with skull prints, camouflage, Japanese florals and Chanel-like weaves featuring in her collections.—
Nicola Chilton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Persons of interest were interviewed, but no credible suspects had emerged, and the missing persons cold case was referred to the coroner for an inquest.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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In the still pristine tunnel area of Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday night, reporters were leaning against the glass wall of the tunnel club, queuing up to interview Michael Carrick.—
Ian Irving,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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From Jewel’s point of view, this merely is a digital updating of the coupons people still can clip in this and other newspapers.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Dali didn’t let her stowaway conviction last year or her federal probation clip her wings.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sam Bennett scored with 35 seconds left to cut the deficit back to one but Florida could get no closer.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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That deal, which required Iran to limit its nuclear program by, among other things, cutting enrichment levels and reducing centrifuges, took effect in 2016 and was due to expire 10 years after it was adopted.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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Next, cover the seedling tray with a humidity dome and close the vents almost completely.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Poll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poll. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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