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
Twenty-nine percent of the 2,400 knowledge workers polled—including 44% of Gen Z respondents—reported engaging in such tactics.
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Phil Wahba, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
They were eclipsed by Republicans Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host, and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, both of whom polled at 14%.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Economists polled by Reuters had forecast the policy rate to remain unchanged.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Pratt polled higher with white and Asian voters, garnering 12% of votes from each group.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Trump’s endorsement deals a blow to the other leading GOP contender in the race, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, who has polled a very close second to Hilton.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
The survey was conducted March 27-29 and polled 1,021 people.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson polled the launch team with all polling go for launch.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 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
Phil Wahba, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
They were eclipsed by Republicans Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host, and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, both of whom polled at 14%.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Economists polled by Reuters had forecast the policy rate to remain unchanged.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Pratt polled higher with white and Asian voters, garnering 12% of votes from each group.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Trump’s endorsement deals a blow to the other leading GOP contender in the race, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, who has polled a very close second to Hilton.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
The survey was conducted March 27-29 and polled 1,021 people.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson polled the launch team with all polling go for launch.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 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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SkyCal flew overhead as several officers surveyed the spot where the crash had happened.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Dunn surveyed 300 people with a waistline of 34 inches and up.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Resurfacing and Sculpting treatment shaved years off of my skin’s appearance (and all of its New York City congestion) in a matter of 60 minutes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Due to severely matted fur, much of his coat had to be shaved.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The girl was forensically examined and interviewed, according to the lawsuit.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The immediate object of Uthmeier’s wrath is the Rooney Rule, voluntarily adopted more than two decades ago by the NFL to ensure that minority candidates are interviewed for coaching positions.—
Howard L. Simon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bruce checked the number on the oxygen monitor still clipped to Louise’s finger.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Woods was arrested on March 27 after his SUV clipped a work vehicle near the golfer’s Florida home and wound-up on its side.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If these things are getting trimmed, what’s being saved?—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Here there is a wood-burning fireplace that has been beautifully trimmed, a large window, and a door to the rear deck.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Minnesota led by 10 with about four minutes left before Houston used an 8-2 run, with four points from Alperen Sengun, to cut the lead to 132-128 with about a minute to go.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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It is equipped with fold-out platforms, a large glass-bottom pool, and a lounge with a DJ booth, meaning seafarers can play with water toys by day and cut shapes by night.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Polled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polled. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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