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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
The latest New Hampshire poll suggests Ocasio-Cortez has emerged as an early favorite among the party’s progressive and socialist voters, with supporters frequently citing her policies and political ideology. — Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 9 Aug. 2026 And in a recent New Hampshire poll, the top Democratic choice for president. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
While volunteers scour the county to visibly count tents, vehicles and other improvised shelters, LAHSA polls shelters through the information system to tally those indoors. — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 The result was a mess, and difficult to poll, though every pollster has found Hong well ahead of the field. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 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
  • But instead of congratulating their long-time colleague, her co-workers, under the orders of their department head, urged her to think again.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Jones also is among 21 to win state titles in their first head-coaching job at any school.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of head
Verb
  • When Litera surveyed firms on what would set them apart once every competitor has the same AI models, the answers had nothing to do with technology.
    — Avaneesh Marwaha, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In about 10% of companies surveyed, the positions are fully merged.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of survey
Verb
  • With competition so fierce in the race to build and release the latest AI models however, the expediency of shaving off every possible drag on speed trumps all.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Kath is competitive only about things that matter, like logging steps or shaving her legs, and the game had no bearing on her reality.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of shave
Noun
  • The thumbnail image showed a red skull, a power transmission tower — and an Iranian flag.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Then there is what is going on with Shannon Storms Beador, who has crystals in her teeth and cobwebs in her skull.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of skull
Verb
  • When interviewed by The Athletic in May, head coach Lampard was clear that recruitment would be key if Coventry wanted to compete back in the Premier League.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Investigators believe Rocha chose the vehicles at random after interviewing the victims and determining that none of them had any connection to her.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of interview
Verb
  • Besides, there are tree branches to bundle, coupons to clip, guacamole to toss out, incredulous news reports to run through Snopes and at least 20 spam texts to block.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Murcko has been tapped to steer the company’s global revenue organization, overseeing brand partnerships, direct media sales, podcast sales, clipping and other brand and sponsorship activities.
    — William Earl, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of clip
Noun
  • Its skyline swings from modern towers to centuries-old domes, and for first-time visitors—or anyone short on time—the sheer volume of things to see and do can feel intimidating.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to the main museum café, there are pop-up experiences at different times of year, such as the Trio coffee shop beneath the museum’s latticework dome, and the Art Lounge, which opens on the rooftop in the cooler months.
    — Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of dome
Verb
  • Low-flow plumbing fixtures and water-saving showerheads cut water consumption, and LED lighting and energy-efficient appliances lower overall energy use.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Humanitarian aid to Afghanistan – which is needed by approximately 45% of the population – has been dramatically cut by international donors since the Taliban returned to power, with women and girls bearing the brunt of those cuts.
    — Kara Fox, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
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