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noun

ˈpōl How to pronounce poll (audio)
Definition of pollnext
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

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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

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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
Noun
While casinos, state lotteries and online sports betting flourished, polls showed young people weren’t interested in horse racing. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026 According to several polls, HJTA is the most trusted endorsement on taxpayer issues. — Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 25 July 2026
Verb
When the Institute for Citizens & Scholars polled thousands of Americans about what matters in higher education, helping people succeed in their careers ranked near the top. — Rajiv Vinnakota, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Marketers are already seeing this problem, according to a recent survey from marketing research firm Cashew, which polled over 200 senior mid-market and enterprise marketers across North America. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for poll
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poll
  1. head
  2. survey
  3. shave
  4. skull
  5. interview
  6. clip
  7. dome
  8. cut
Noun
  • For Luis Javier Santos, the former head of UFERCO who investigated the case against Hernández, the former leader’s return represents a failure to prosecute him for his crimes, rather than a chance for justice.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
  • Stab wounds vary from the stomach, head and kidney areas, according to dispatch audio reviewed by The Sacramento Bee.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of head
Verb
  • New research from The Harris Poll, conducted globally on behalf of Workday, surveyed 6,100 professionals in HR, finance, IT and operations.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The Athletic surveyed 25 high-major coaches at Peach Jam last weekend, many of whom spoke on the condition of anonymity because roster numbers are not made public and to protect their relationships with other coaches.
    — Brendan Marks, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of survey
Verb
  • Company demo footage also shows the reverse gear doubling as a cleanup tool, letting the mower retrace a path to shave down long grass more than twice its own height.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 July 2026
  • That pattern is your case for a warranty claim — not a reason to shave more aggressively.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of shave
Noun
  • With the advent of breed standards and clubs in the early 1900s, an official criteria for a proper Lab, such as otter tails, water resistant coats and wide skulls, became more concrete.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 24 July 2026
  • Banerjee said the lack of a skull fracture finding points away from a more forceful blunt-force injury.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
Definition of skull
Verb
  • Sheriff’s deputies interviewed Colt and Colin Gray in May 2023 about an online threat linked to the son.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
  • But some members of Juliana’s family question that, and outside experts interviewed by the Observer have described what’s known about the case publicly as suspicious or unusual.
    — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
Definition of interview
Verb
  • While clipping boosts awareness, tracking direct conversions remains a challenge, and both methods face disclosure risks, echoing past regulatory issues.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Clip Tech’s success reflects Amirzadeh’s ability to build products simple enough for anyone to use, and a track record of predicting where the clipping industry is heading.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 22 July 2026
Definition of clip
Noun
  • The outdoor swimming pool and loungers overlook the surrounding countryside, and the sauna in a traditional dome is ideal for aching legs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
  • The moist air was also producing other volatility around the top of the heat dome, including the risk of severe thunderstorms, flash flooding and hail around the Great Lakes on Sunday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
Definition of dome
Verb
  • Germany’s biggest automaker is planning a massive restructuring and cost-cutting program in response to intensifying competition from Chinese electric vehicle makers and higher tariffs on its exports to the United States.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • The formidable shadow pool, cut by black liquid liner, was juxtaposed with light brown brows and bubblegum blush on the apples of her cheeks.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
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