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
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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
To create the Tastemakers Awards, Food + Wine polled more than 400 chefs, travel experts, food and travel writers and wine professionals from around the world, then turned over the results to its Global Advisory Board, who ranked the top nominees in each category.
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Connie Ogle
april 16, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Over the last month, The Athletic has polled college basketball coaches and general managers about the cost of doing business, particularly at the high-major level.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
And shortly after the passage of the 2025 tax and spending package, just 32% of those polled by the Pew Research Center approved of the bill.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Only about one-third of those polled say their tax burden is appropriate.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
While 95 percent of brands polled are showing new lines this season, the traditional full-sized collection is losing ground to more agile formats.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2026
Likely voters polled in San Diego County overwhelmingly chose the cost of living as the biggest issue facing California.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Mayoral candidate Adam Miller, who polled at 3% in the survey, said Pratt’s party affiliation is his biggest hurdle to winning the mayoral race.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Twenty-nine percent of the 2,400 knowledge workers polled—including 44% of Gen Z respondents—reported engaging in such tactics.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Connie Ogle
april 16, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Over the last month, The Athletic has polled college basketball coaches and general managers about the cost of doing business, particularly at the high-major level.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
And shortly after the passage of the 2025 tax and spending package, just 32% of those polled by the Pew Research Center approved of the bill.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Only about one-third of those polled say their tax burden is appropriate.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
While 95 percent of brands polled are showing new lines this season, the traditional full-sized collection is losing ground to more agile formats.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2026
Likely voters polled in San Diego County overwhelmingly chose the cost of living as the biggest issue facing California.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Mayoral candidate Adam Miller, who polled at 3% in the survey, said Pratt’s party affiliation is his biggest hurdle to winning the mayoral race.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Twenty-nine percent of the 2,400 knowledge workers polled—including 44% of Gen Z respondents—reported engaging in such tactics.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for polled
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Her team at Beth Israel surveyed 125 people about their lifestyle and bowel habits.—
Andrea Muraskin,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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The study, which surveyed 2,090 families with children aged 12 to 17, found that higher-quality meals were associated with a 22 to 34% lower prevalence of substance use among youths with low to moderate stress exposure.—
Jillian Pretzel,
Parents,
11 Apr. 2026
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Colbert pulled out another series still of the actor who appeared naked and obscured by an open newspaper while his wife, Lois, played by Jane Kaczmarek, shaved his back.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Resurfacing and Sculpting treatment shaved years off of my skin’s appearance (and all of its New York City congestion) in a matter of 60 minutes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Police then interviewed Lange, identified as Cherry's biological daughter, and Williams.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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Ducey was apparently a regular at the nar and staff interviewed in the report suggested heavily that he was known to get a little rowdy there.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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The video that was clipped online cuts out Khanna’s response, where the congressman rebuffs the woman’s comments.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Apr. 2026
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One video taken from inside the school bus shows students screaming and crying as the train passes behind the vehicle after being clipped.—
Michelle Spitzer,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Heat trimmed the deficit to 123-120 to play on a driving basket by Mitchell, only to see Ball score on the other end to make it 125-120 with 26 seconds to play.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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The strips are thick-cut and expertly trimmed.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2026
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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
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