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
The third-term state legislator had polled only 1% in a crowded field.
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, economists polled by FactSet had been anticipating a slight improvement this month.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
The company lost 10 cents per share, better than the 18-cent loss estimated by analysts polled by LSEG.
—Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
In Campbell's latest State of the Sides report, the side with the most support from Hoosiers polled was mashed potatoes.
—Hannah Hudnall, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
In Campbell's latest State of the Sides report, the side with the most support from Kentucky residents polled was stuffing (or dressing).
—Hannah Hudnall, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Despite concerns about the realism of deliverability - 44 percent of those polled by NBC still considered Mamdani's plans realistic, compared to 58 percent for Cuomo - the main issue for voters polled was affordability, at 55 percent.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
According to a new survey from Fiverr that polled over 12,000 Gen Z and Gen Alpha respondents globally, with 67% saying that having multiple income streams is essential for financial security.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Nov. 2025
In Virginia, Spanberger won 55% of the vote and Earle-Sears polled at 45% when the race was called.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, economists polled by FactSet had been anticipating a slight improvement this month.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
The company lost 10 cents per share, better than the 18-cent loss estimated by analysts polled by LSEG.
—Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
In Campbell's latest State of the Sides report, the side with the most support from Hoosiers polled was mashed potatoes.
—Hannah Hudnall, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
In Campbell's latest State of the Sides report, the side with the most support from Kentucky residents polled was stuffing (or dressing).
—Hannah Hudnall, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Despite concerns about the realism of deliverability - 44 percent of those polled by NBC still considered Mamdani's plans realistic, compared to 58 percent for Cuomo - the main issue for voters polled was affordability, at 55 percent.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
According to a new survey from Fiverr that polled over 12,000 Gen Z and Gen Alpha respondents globally, with 67% saying that having multiple income streams is essential for financial security.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Nov. 2025
In Virginia, Spanberger won 55% of the vote and Earle-Sears polled at 45% when the race was called.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for polled
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When selecting a specific use case to pursue, Pantone considered the struggles its customers had previously brought to the company’s attention and surveyed other tools on the market for designers and creatives.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
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The CFOs surveyed, however, tend to focus on tactical tasks, such as diligence packs, audit-ready financials.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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When Landor couldn’t immediately meet the warden’s demand for court documentation of his religious beliefs, he was handcuffed to a chair while his dreadlocks were shaved off.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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Angel’s Tijuana Tacos started as a single street-stand operation on a North Hollywood sidewalk in 2018, soon gaining a reputation for its simple approach to Tijuana-style tacos, particularly for its stellar al pastor shaved right off the vertical trompo.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
6 Nov. 2025
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Fonseca was interviewed several times during the initial investigation, but nothing at the time led investigators to believe she was involved, Smyth said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Kennedy interviewed Baldwin and Hilaria, who is captured, arguably, in her most authentic light, as well as Baldwin’s eldest child, Ireland, and the actor’s older sister, Elizabeth Keuchler.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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Once Jeopardy's John Pork question was clipped for TikTok, users on the platform argued that the clue wasn't completely accurate, as John Pork appeared on social media as early as 2018, before generative AI was widely accessible.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Nov. 2025
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Gausman allowed a solo home run to Dodgers catcher Will Smith, and two batters later, he got clipped by third baseman Max Muncy.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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United Airlines said its international flights and hub-to-hub operations will not be trimmed.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Was the younger Lincoln a part of material drafted for a lengthier second half of the series that got trimmed?—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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An emergency order by the FAA on Thursday said airlines have to cut traffic by 4%, resulting in about 800 flight cancellations for Friday that increased to over 1,000 throughout the day, according to FlightAware.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Southwest Airlines cut about 120 flights Friday.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Polled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polled. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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