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
Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026
Almost two months into the war, polls show most Americans are opposed to it.
—Mallory Wilson, The Hill, 20 Apr. 2026
Linh Tat, Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
The station said only candidates polling at 5% in the three months before the primary would be eligible.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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Noun
To read the results of previous reader polls, click here.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026
Almost two months into the war, polls show most Americans are opposed to it.
—Mallory Wilson, The Hill, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, former state Controller Betty Yee and California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, all Democrats, polled at 5% or less.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
The station said only candidates polling at 5% in the three months before the primary would be eligible.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poll
Noun
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The woman was found with three gunshot wounds to her chest, while the man was shot in the head, police said.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Another man, a 35-year-old, showed up at Temple Hospital's Episcopal Campus with a gunshot wound to his head, police said.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Eight in 10 women of childbearing age surveyed by KFF in 2024 reported having used some form of contraception in the previous 12 months.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Of the people experiencing homelessness in the affected communities who were surveyed in the study, more than three-quarters reported injuries or other major disruptions to their lives because of the fires.—
Meg Tanaka,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The tax and tip prohibition would shave approximately 10% off the revenue that banks and credit unions receive from retailers via interchange fees — a transfer of wealth likely to number in the hundreds of millions.—
Jerry Nowicki,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Garnish with a squeeze of lemon juice, grated or shaved Parmesan cheese, and Marcona almonds, if desired.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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People were so eager to venerate his remains that skulls of his magically multiplied.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The New York State Museum’s Department of Anthropology determined the skull is from the 19th century.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In interviewing Holocaust survivors about their lives, members of the Shoah Foundation also anticipated questions that students might ask.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
17 Apr. 2026
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Merchants are being forced to pay higher freight costs to receive and deliver flowers, with some seeing summertime weddings downsizing table arrangements and bouquet orders — or paying deposits at the last minute thanks to tighter budgets, according to managers interviewed.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Both the House and Senate want to clip DeSantis’ wings.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to the rise of algorithmic feeds, clipping has morphed into the creator economy’s version of wheatpasting.—
Andrew Zucker,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The newscast cut the bodycam footage after his entry to protect her identity, but Vogel proudly said there was no cause for concern.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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In April 2009, a unanimous council — including first-year member Todd Gloria — embraced Sanders’ plan to impose a 6% cut in pay and benefits for city workers, cutting the shortfall in half.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Plans include two full-sized fields and a goalkeeper training pitch, a seasonal inflatable dome, a weight room, recovery equipment, as well as spaces for offices and media.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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These sippers come with a matching glass dome lid for a little extra coffee shop style, and inside each cup is a glass straw.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Poll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poll. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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