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
The survey, which polled around 10,000 affluent and high-net-worth individuals across 10 markets, found that 62% use financial professionals and institutions as their main source of investment ideas.
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Justina Lee,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
About half of Republicans and eight in 10 Democrats polled between June 18-22 said the deal was unlikely to deliver peace.
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Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
In January 2025, the president polled particularly well with his promise to clamp down on undocumented immigration.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
24 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.
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Reuters,
CNN Money,
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.
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Leigh Kiniry,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Republican businessman John Cox placed second at 21 percent, while all other candidates polled in the single digits.
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Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
About half of Republicans and eight in 10 Democrats polled between June 18-22 said the deal was unlikely to deliver peace.
—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
In January 2025, the president polled particularly well with his promise to clamp down on undocumented immigration.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
24 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
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
Republican businessman John Cox placed second at 21 percent, while all other candidates polled in the single digits.
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Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for polled
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The research, conducted by the University of Newcastle, surveyed 408 minors aged 12 to 17 in New South Wales.
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Companies will be surveyed through mid-September.
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His head is freshly shaved and that same cheeky, yet surprisingly eloquent Egg-ness immediately comes through over our half-hour interview.
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The Supreme Court ruled that a Louisiana prisoner whose dreadlocks were forcibly shaved off by prison guards cannot sue them under a federal law designed to protect the religious rights of prisoners.
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Brown interviewed over 1,000 guests, including civil rights leaders like Jesse Jackson, politicians including President Ronald Reagan, and celebs the likes of Denzel Washington.
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Minasian had never interviewed for a GM job before he was chosen to replace Billy Eppler by Moreno, who has repeatedly hired GMs with little to no prior experience in the job during his two decades of ownership.
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The material itself is soft, breathable, and machine washable for easy cleaning, and the pillow rolls up into a convenient carrying pouch that can be clipped onto your personal item for easy access.
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Pinch-hitter Jose Tabata fouled off a pair of 2-2 pitches before Scherzer clipped him on the elbow with a breaking ball.
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Marina Mabrey scored a game-high 23 points and hit back-to-back 3-pointers during a third-quarter run that trimmed Atlanta's lead and brought the Tempo within striking distance.
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This was for Clark’s tee shot rolling into a bunker, leading to a short miss for bogey that again trimmed his lead to one shot.
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Kirkmeyer has campaigned on affordability and safety issues, Bottoms is pushing for a redo of the state's education system among other things and Marx wants to cut regulations and lower the cost of living.
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Terrell Carstens, a 25-year resident of Brookhaven, said she is frustrated the city made little effort to find places to cut costs instead of raising the rate.
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“Polled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polled. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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