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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During the Bicentennial in 1976, 43% of those surveyed by Roper felt optimistic about the future of the country, compared with 15% who were pessimistic − the positive outnumbering the negative by 28 percentage points.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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This study surveyed 600 adolescents ages 12 to 17 across the United States.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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So why have even more months been shaved off?—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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And most of my family didn’t know that my father had not shaved for a week when his father died.—
Steve S. Medeiros,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
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Researchers interviewed by the Tribune emphasized much of their work is in early stages.—
Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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And roughly half of the fathers interviewed had young children (ages 0-7), who require more attention than older kids.—
Kamala Thiagarajan,
NPR,
21 June 2026
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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.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
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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.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 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 23 Jun. 2026.
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