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

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Relevance

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reported

as in shaved

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 polled Among those polled, Democrats with college degrees, younger Democrats and white Democrats tended to have more favorable views of socialism, according to CBS News. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 17 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 The survey polled 1,000 parents of undergraduate students between the ages of 18 and 24, as well as 1,000 undergraduate students, in April and May. — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026 Of those polled, 95 percent said their children request specific stores, restaurants or experiences. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 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 In June, there was a 20-point gap when registered voters were polled — Hochul at 52% and Blakeman at 32%. — Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Among the voters polled, those over the age of 60 were less likely to support Hong. — Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for polled

Verb

The Tyson Group surveyed 817 likely general election voters nationwide from July 27-28 through an online opt-in panel.

— Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2026
Bumble added that more than half of the people the company surveyed preferred having more time to respond to first messages.

— Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of surveyed

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Samsung has successively shaved a few millimeters off every year, taking a leap last year with the Z Fold 7.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026
The rest of the video cuts to the pro getting his shaggy platinum blonde hair snipped and shaved down to a shorter look by the reality star, who laughs multiple times while taking charge of Appleton’s transformation.

— Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of shaved

Verb

See map The states identified as being specifically affected by illnesses traced back to lettuce were identified after health officials interviewed and tested sick people to determine whether their infections were related.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026
Burton and her hideaways stayed with police for about five hours, moving from the visitor center to the county courthouse, where they were interviewed by police.

— Mark Dee August 14, Idaho Statesman, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of interviewed

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Mehidy then produced a superb delivery that straightened past the bat of Beau Webster (5) and clipped the top of off stump to have Australia at 6-193, still trailing by 35 runs and with the tail exposed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
The most clipped of Drake’s dates on social media was with famous goth streamer, Pinkchyu, who got the rapper to comply with her request to bark like a dog on camera.

— Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of clipped

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Keep bushes trimmed and minimize piles of leaves, lumber, rocks, and other debris, particularly around patios, play areas, and other places where your family spends time.

— Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026
That 145-basis-point benefit got trimmed by 60 basis points of unplanned cost inflation, leaving 85 basis points.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of trimmed

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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