POLLED Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

polled

verb

Definition of polled

past tense of poll

as in surveyed

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

reported

as in shaved

to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument time to poll the sheep's wool

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of polled Americans appear increasingly alarmed by the technology,with 7 in 10 polled in March opposing local construction of data centers that power AI technology, according to a Gallup survey. — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2026 The survey showed that 74 percent of those polled said retailers collect too much personal data. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026 Overall, the poll found Kim was the top choice for 25% of the 1,000 people polled online and by phone compared to 18% who backed Allen. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2026 The Athletic’s Mike Sando recently polled six executives about the NFC, having each rank all 16 teams. — Zak Keefer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 ServiceTitan — Shares fell over 30% after the technology company's third-quarter guidance on revenue fell short of estimates by analysts polled by FactSet. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026 While more than 250 people have been polled, the project aims for the response of thousands, helping to concretize AI’s impact on a whole range of creative jobs. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for polled

Verb

Coe added World Athletics research had shown Kenya was the most passionate market for track and field among those surveyed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026
In a July study in Frontiers in Psychology, remote workers reported the highest levels of positive well-being among roughly 7,700 healthcare employees surveyed across fully remote, hybrid and on-site roles.

— Cordilia James, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of surveyed

Verb

Even in southern locations, more than 40 minutes is expected to be shaved off daytime, according to AccuWeather.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Her mother also shaved a year off her age, claiming she was born in 1942, to make her early public career seem even more impressive.

— Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of shaved

Verb

In 2023, Wertheim interviewed University of Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders for the 56th season opener.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Though historically rare, murder or homicide charges in high-speed crashes that don’t involve drugs or alcohol are becoming increasingly common, according to experts interviewed by USA TODAY.

— Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of interviewed

Verb

In March, Woods was traveling at a high rate of speed on Jupiter Island when his Land Rover clipped a truck and rolled onto its side.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
In March, Woods' Land Rover clipped a truck, rolled onto its side and the legendary golfer was arrested, officials said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of clipped

Verb

Washington’s offense had started to find a rhythm and had just trimmed the Eagles’ lead to 17-16.

— Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Chicago lost its fourth straight game and had its AL Central lead trimmed to one half game over Cleveland, which beat Minnesota 5-2.

— CBS News, CBS News, 12 Sep. 2026

Definition of trimmed

Verb

North Carolina Democrats in the state’s House of Representatives cut all ties with one of their candidates running for the state legislature after her past social media posts about violence against Republicans came to light.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2026
Krohn put in new sprinklers and fire-safety systems after his last renters moved out a few years ago, then cut a hole between the second and third floors, allowing more light and air to filter through what is now a unified owner’s duplex.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of cut

Browse Nearby Words

poll

polled

pollee

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Polled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polled. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of polled

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

watershed

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Popular in Wordplay

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

Words from the 'Odyssey'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

Games & Quizzes