Synonyms of polled

polled

verb

past tense of poll

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surveyed
• interviewed
• canvassed
• solicited
• questioned
• interrogated
• felt (out)
• circularized
• sounded (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reported

2

as in shaved

to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument

time to poll the sheep's wool

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shaved
• clipped
• trimmed
• cut
• pared
• bobbed
• cropped
• pruned
• mowed
• cut back
• docked
• sheared
• nipped
• snipped
• lopped (off)
• whittled
• stumped
• curtailed
• manicured
• shortened
• pinched
• skived

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extended
• lengthened
• elongated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of polled

Many of those polled also said their overall excitement about the game had grown, with enthusiasm about the World Cup rising from 25% in May to 38% in July. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 22 July 2026

Analysts polled by FactSet were expecting earnings of 8 cents per share. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 22 July 2026

When the Institute for Citizens & Scholars polled thousands of Americans about what matters in higher education, helping people succeed in their careers ranked near the top. — Rajiv Vinnakota, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Marketers are already seeing this problem, according to a recent survey from marketing research firm Cashew, which polled over 200 senior mid-market and enterprise marketers across North America. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 20 July 2026

To make matters worse, the team also polled people on what behaviors annoy them most about other beachgoers. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026

At a time when teen literacy is declining, Rudi polled five high school teachers to find out what books students should be reading now. — Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026