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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
Mamdani Holds Steady Lead in Latest Polls Across 10 major survey conducted since early September, Mamdani has polled in the low-to-mid 40s—a level of support that has held steady even as other candidates have struggled to break through.
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Schoen Cooperman polled 600 likely Michigan voters in the round-up.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2025
Jay Jones, whose Democratic candidacy for attorney general is embroiled in a text scandal, was supported by 42% of those polled, while Republican Jason Miyares was backed by 46%.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Of those who were polled, 52 percent found the criminal charges to be unjustified.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 23 Oct. 2025
Economists polled by Reuters had also expected the rate to rise to 4% in the twelve months to September.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
His immigration policies forced Democrats into a defensive posture, amplifying calls for open borders and sanctuary cities that polled poorly among independents.
—Nafees Alam, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
The survey by Prosper Insights & Analytics polled 8,045 consumers about their Halloween shopping plans.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2025
That label holds weight, according to Cotton Incorporated’s Seal of Cotton Survey, which polled more than 1,500 people in 2023.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Schoen Cooperman polled 600 likely Michigan voters in the round-up.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2025
Jay Jones, whose Democratic candidacy for attorney general is embroiled in a text scandal, was supported by 42% of those polled, while Republican Jason Miyares was backed by 46%.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Of those who were polled, 52 percent found the criminal charges to be unjustified.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 23 Oct. 2025
Economists polled by Reuters had also expected the rate to rise to 4% in the twelve months to September.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
His immigration policies forced Democrats into a defensive posture, amplifying calls for open borders and sanctuary cities that polled poorly among independents.
—Nafees Alam, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
The survey by Prosper Insights & Analytics polled 8,045 consumers about their Halloween shopping plans.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2025
That label holds weight, according to Cotton Incorporated’s Seal of Cotton Survey, which polled more than 1,500 people in 2023.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for polled
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The research, published in the journal BMC Public Health, surveyed 860 older adult heterosexual couples in Northern Taiwan to investigate the link between psychological well-being and sleeping arrangements.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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War, economic hardship and disease were more pressing overall for the 40,000 people surveyed around the world by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) with polling firm Ipsos.—
Matthew Tostevin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Baldwin's Sweet Shop - Also in Aiea is Baldwin's Sweet Shop, a modest but longtime favorite place to get local candies, snacks and shave ice (no, it's not shaved).—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Come to see Stone get her head shaved, stay for big laughs, darkly incisive commentary, and incredible performances from Stone, Plemons, and newcomer Aidan Delbis in this absurdist black comedy.—
EW Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Derek recently interviewed Bell, 45, and costar Adam Brody ahead of the season 2 premiere of Netflix's Nobody Wants This.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Diane Brady is an award-winning business journalist and author who has interviewed newsmakers worldwide and often speaks about the global business landscape.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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Gausman allowed a solo home run to Dodgers catcher Will Smith, and two batters later, he got clipped by third baseman Max Muncy.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Her arm was hooked up to an IV with a pulse oximeter clipped to her fingertip.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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How dare this newcomer suggest that the towering maple between their properties be trimmed or cut down?—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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It should be cooked thoroughly and not raw, trimmed of excess fat, cut into bite-sized pieces appropriate for the dog’s size and free from dog toxins such as garlic, onion or excessive salt.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The veteran coach believes the solution to the problem is to cut some games off the 82-game schedule, a view shared by Cleveland Cavaliers coach (and former Kerr assistant) Kenny Atkinson, who recently advocated for a 72-game season.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The 10-year Treasury yield was little changed Friday following this week’s interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve and the central bank’s more hawkish tone on future policy.—
Sean Conlon,Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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