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
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.
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Chantelle Lee, Time, 10 June 2026
Both numbers were in line with expectations from economists polled by Dow Jones.
—Sarah Min,sean Conlon,hugh Leask, CNBC, 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
In the governor's race, as many as nine candidates polled well enough to qualify for major debates, creating a tough choice for many voters.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Neither party has polled higher than the unallied in 20 years.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
Villaraigosa, who consistently polled in the low single digits, conceded about half an hour after voting ended Tuesday night.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 2 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
Chantelle Lee, Time, 10 June 2026
Both numbers were in line with expectations from economists polled by Dow Jones.
—Sarah Min,sean Conlon,hugh Leask, CNBC, 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
In the governor's race, as many as nine candidates polled well enough to qualify for major debates, creating a tough choice for many voters.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Neither party has polled higher than the unallied in 20 years.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
Villaraigosa, who consistently polled in the low single digits, conceded about half an hour after voting ended Tuesday night.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 2 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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That’s according to Morgan Lee, lead researcher of Pharmaceutical Strategies Group (PSG)’s 2026 survey, which surveyed 237 benefits leaders representing employers, health plans and unions.—
Mia Osmonbekov,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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Through negotiations, the state and labor groups shaved over $700 million from the budget through pay reductions and suspensions to various retirement contributions.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
26 Nov. 2025
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After Jokic and the starters returned, Denver didn’t execute the zone as cleanly, and Memphis shaved a 13-point deficit to eight by halftime.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
25 Nov. 2025
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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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Providers, former workers and advocates interviewed for this story said many child care workers in Charlotte earn around $12 to $15 an hour — roughly $25,000 to $31,000 a year for full-time work.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 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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Hilton, who cuts an unmistakable image with his bald crown and clipped English accent, proved himself as a polished communicator during the debates, skills honed by his years as a Fox News analyst.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
9 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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Researchers say the facility significantly cuts both training time and cost for AI models.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Dec. 2025
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Sacramento’s latest homelessness decision will cut funding and reduce services at some shelters that support pregnant youth, the LGBTQ+ community and young parents.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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