Synonyms of polled

polled

verb

past tense of poll

1

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

• surveyed
• interviewed
• canvassed
• solicited
• questioned
• interrogated
• felt (out)
• circularized
• sounded (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reported

2

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

• shaved
• clipped
• trimmed
• cut
• pared
• bobbed
• cropped
• pruned
• mowed
• cut back
• docked
• sheared
• nipped
• snipped
• lopped (off)
• whittled
• stumped
• curtailed
• manicured
• shortened
• pinched
• skived

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extended
• lengthened
• elongated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of polled

Ten percent of adults polled by Emerson felt that the war was the more important issue to them. — Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

The same commanders Hegseth polled earlier endorsed the move, several defense officials told ProPublica. — Megan Rose, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026

Sixty percent of those polled said AI will save them time this year, with 59 percent expecting to save up to 25 hours. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

Following the cancellation, C3 Presents polled fans on the future of Bonnaroo. — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026

According to the organization, 66% of fans who were polled on its own ‘Fan Voice’ forum voted the racing as being either ‘Good’ or ‘Excellent’, up from 60% last year. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Coty saw an adjusted loss of 2 cents per share for its fourth quarter, more than the 1 cent loss expected from analysts polled by FactSet. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

The opposition’s Jewish parties have consistently polled at approximately 58 to 60 seats, while Netanyahu’s bloc trails with roughly 50. — Tomer Almagor, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2026

Recent polling shows Jackson with a slight edge over Collins, sitting at 48% support, while the five-term incumbent polled at 47%. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 14 Aug. 2026