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
Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Sherrill led Ciattarelli by 8 points in the full ballot matchup, according a Quinnipiac poll.
—ABC News, 4 Nov. 2025
Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2025
For the survey, Oxford Road polled 75 marketers on the buy side, including six of the top 10 spenders in podcasting.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Many polls were within the margin of error, like an Emerson College/PIX 11/The Hill poll that gave the Democrat a single-point lead (49 percent to 48 percent).
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Sherrill led Ciattarelli by 8 points in the full ballot matchup, according a Quinnipiac poll.
—ABC News, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
The clips don’t seem to have hurt her with Democrats polled (22% supported her in September and 23% do now), but among independents her approval took a hit, decreasing from 16% to 11%.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2025
For the survey, Oxford Road polled 75 marketers on the buy side, including six of the top 10 spenders in podcasting.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poll
Noun
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His body was found with four shots to the back and head in November 1990 in Dixie County.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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That was also Payton’s first season as an NFL head coach in New Orleans.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, trade and legal experts recently surveyed by JPMorgan put the odds that the Supreme Court will rule against the administration at 70%-80%.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
2 Nov. 2025
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More than half of investors surveyed by JLL have been able to get significant budget growth over the past two years in the space.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Another unit in Tsuen Wan, a residential neighborhood in the New Territories, was sold at a loss of $142,000, shaving 40% off the original price, according to local news reports.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Come to see Stone get her head shaved, stay for big laughs, darkly incisive commentary, and incredible performances from Stone, Plemons, and newcomer Aidan Delbis in this absurdist black comedy.—
EW Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After a close examination of the approximately 67-million-year-old remains, the study’s authors concluded that their find—as well as the 1946 skull—belong to Nanotyrannus.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
30 Oct. 2025
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The skulls are often depicted with smiles and bright colors as to laugh at death itself.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ivery declined to be interviewed for this story, but a family representative, court filings and bystander video help chronicle a case that the government wanted prosecuted one moment but dismissed the next.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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The local literary landmark in Fairway established its national reputation largely through its author appearances, typically with Jennings interviewing a famous visitor in front of a packed audience.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Gausman allowed a solo home run to Dodgers catcher Will Smith, and two batters later, he got clipped by third baseman Max Muncy.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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There’s no need to clip in while riding technical terrain with a flat shoe that performs this well.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The veteran coach believes the solution to the problem is to cut some games off the 82-game schedule, a view shared by Cleveland Cavaliers coach (and former Kerr assistant) Kenny Atkinson, who recently advocated for a 72-game season.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The 10-year Treasury yield was little changed Friday following this week’s interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve and the central bank’s more hawkish tone on future policy.—
Sean Conlon,Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For me, stepping inside the domes was a reminder that imagination is a renewable resource.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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Today, the majority of cloches are clear plastic domes with ventilation holes at the top.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Poll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poll. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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