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
Economists polled by Reuters had been expecting the annual inflation rate to rise to 3% in May.
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Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 17 June 2026
In May, the royal family recovered somewhat in popularity, with 64% polled by Norstat supporting the monarchy and 23% wanting a different system of governance.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Their numbers, though, were better in May, with 64% of those polled by Norstat supporting the monarchy and 23% wanting a different system of governance.
—Gwladys Fouche, USA Today, 15 June 2026
But around 70% of parents polled by Australia's internet regulator in March said their children remained on the platforms, having found ways to bypass age-gating systems.
—Leigh Kiniry, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Billionaire philanthropist Tom Steyer, another Democratic candidate who also polled among the leading contenders in the lead-up to the primary, was on track to garner the third highest support from voters.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 10 June 2026
Just over half of Spaniards polled by the state opinion agency in 2024 self-identified as Catholics, but only about 1 in 5 called themselves practicing Catholics.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
As the Crisco Disco brunch kicked off, Atkin polled the audience to see how many people had never before been to a drag show.
—Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2026
Republican businessman John Cox placed second at 21 percent, while all other candidates polled in the single digits.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 17 June 2026
In May, the royal family recovered somewhat in popularity, with 64% polled by Norstat supporting the monarchy and 23% wanting a different system of governance.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Their numbers, though, were better in May, with 64% of those polled by Norstat supporting the monarchy and 23% wanting a different system of governance.
—Gwladys Fouche, USA Today, 15 June 2026
But around 70% of parents polled by Australia's internet regulator in March said their children remained on the platforms, having found ways to bypass age-gating systems.
—Leigh Kiniry, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Billionaire philanthropist Tom Steyer, another Democratic candidate who also polled among the leading contenders in the lead-up to the primary, was on track to garner the third highest support from voters.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 10 June 2026
Just over half of Spaniards polled by the state opinion agency in 2024 self-identified as Catholics, but only about 1 in 5 called themselves practicing Catholics.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
As the Crisco Disco brunch kicked off, Atkin polled the audience to see how many people had never before been to a drag show.
—Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2026
Republican businessman John Cox placed second at 21 percent, while all other candidates polled in the single digits.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for polled
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The poll found that 44% of those surveyed prefer Republican control of Congress, while 7% of participants remain unsure.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Around 65% of those surveyed found DTLA vibrant compared to more than 80% vibrancy scores for New York, Chicago, Sydney and Shanghai.—
Lily Wright,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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The decision to move elections to November shaved several months off the existing terms of the mayor, vice mayor and commissioners.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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Fermin’s second home run in as many days after going deep for the first time in 121 plate appearances briefly shaved the Padres’ deficit to 4-2 in the fifth inning.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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The police recommended that three felony charges be brought against Driscoll but unfortunately none of the children interviewed were willing to testify in court.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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Health officials in Senegal interviewed for this story worry that this kind of relapse is happening more broadly.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
13 June 2026
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Eight minutes later the game was level when Hwang In-beom clipped the ball deftly over the onrushing Matej Kovar and Oh Hyeon-Gyu completed the comeback on 86 minutes.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
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Scotland came close to a goal in the 17th minute when captain Scott McTominay got loose and fired a shot that clipped the top of the post.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Bell notes that vegetation touching the house provides pests with a direct bridge inside, so keep shrubs trimmed back.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The 2027 Brent forecast was trimmed to $75 from $80.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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The current unrest first erupted in May after Paz cut long-standing fuel subsidies to shrink the deficit.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Some analysts expect Apple could benefit as manufacturers of Android devices cut specs or raise prices.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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“Polled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polled. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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