POLLED Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

polled

verb

Definition of polled

past tense of poll

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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Relevance

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reported

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 Athletic’s Mike Sando recently polled six executives about the NFC, having each rank all 16 teams. — Zak Keefer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 ServiceTitan — Shares fell over 30% after the technology company's third-quarter guidance on revenue fell short of estimates by analysts polled by FactSet. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026 The data showed that 37 percent of those polled said a retailer’s omnichannel operations such as on-demand delivery and curbside pickup have inconvenienced them. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026 While more than 250 people have been polled, the project aims for the response of thousands, helping to concretize AI’s impact on a whole range of creative jobs. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026 Experts polled in the survey largely rejected biohacking in favor of more traditional habits. — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 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

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Pew Research Center found that 66% of the American adults surveyed would not even want to apply for a job where AI makes hiring decisions.

— Ranjay Sarda, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Students who refrain from using AI perform better academically than those who use it, according to the report, which surveyed more than 760,000 students across 91 countries.

— Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of surveyed

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Even in southern locations, more than 40 minutes is expected to be shaved off daytime, according to AccuWeather.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Her mother also shaved a year off her age, claiming she was born in 1942, to make her early public career seem even more impressive.

— Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of shaved

Verb

In 2023, Wertheim interviewed University of Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders for the 56th season opener.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Though historically rare, murder or homicide charges in high-speed crashes that don’t involve drugs or alcohol are becoming increasingly common, according to experts interviewed by USA TODAY.

— Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of interviewed

Verb

In March, Woods was traveling at a high rate of speed on Jupiter Island when his Land Rover clipped a truck and rolled onto its side.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
In March, Woods' Land Rover clipped a truck, rolled onto its side and the legendary golfer was arrested, officials said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of clipped

Verb

North Carolina Democrats in the state’s House of Representatives cut all ties with one of their candidates running for the state legislature after her past social media posts about violence against Republicans came to light.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2026
Krohn put in new sprinklers and fire-safety systems after his last renters moved out a few years ago, then cut a hole between the second and third floors, allowing more light and air to filter through what is now a unified owner’s duplex.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2026

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