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

In the company’s annual Peak Season Consumer Survey, 78 percent of consumers polled said that when comparing similar products at the same price, shipping fastest was most important. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

In fact, half of the firms polled in the Federal Reserve Banks' 2025 Small Business Credit Survey cited cash flow as a financial challenge. — Carson Brunson, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

However, an even greater proportion — 77% — of Californians polled were opposed to the construction of a data center in their area. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Ten percent of adults polled by Emerson felt that the war was the more important issue to them. — Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

The same commanders Hegseth polled earlier endorsed the move, several defense officials told ProPublica. — Megan Rose, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026

Following the cancellation, C3 Presents polled fans on the future of Bonnaroo. — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026

According to the organization, 66% of fans who were polled on its own ‘Fan Voice’ forum voted the racing as being either ‘Good’ or ‘Excellent’, up from 60% last year. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

The opposition’s Jewish parties have consistently polled at approximately 58 to 60 seats, while Netanyahu’s bloc trails with roughly 50. — Tomer Almagor, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2026