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 survey, which polled around 10,000 affluent and high-net-worth individuals across 10 markets, found that 62% use financial professionals and institutions as their main source of investment ideas.
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Justina Lee,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
About half of Republicans and eight in 10 Democrats polled between June 18-22 said the deal was unlikely to deliver peace.
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Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
In January 2025, the president polled particularly well with his promise to clamp down on undocumented immigration.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
In May, the royal family recovered somewhat in popularity, with 64% polled by Norstat supporting the monarchy and 23% wanting a different system of governance.
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Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
But around 70% of parents polled by Australia's internet regulator in March said their children remained on the platforms, having found ways to bypass age-gating systems.
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Leigh Kiniry,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Republican businessman John Cox placed second at 21 percent, while all other candidates polled in the single digits.
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Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
About half of Republicans and eight in 10 Democrats polled between June 18-22 said the deal was unlikely to deliver peace.
—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
In January 2025, the president polled particularly well with his promise to clamp down on undocumented immigration.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
In May, the royal family recovered somewhat in popularity, with 64% polled by Norstat supporting the monarchy and 23% wanting a different system of governance.
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Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
But around 70% of parents polled by Australia's internet regulator in March said their children remained on the platforms, having found ways to bypass age-gating systems.
—
Leigh Kiniry,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Republican businessman John Cox placed second at 21 percent, while all other candidates polled in the single digits.
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Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for polled
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During the Bicentennial in 1976, 43% of those surveyed by Roper felt optimistic about the future of the country, compared with 15% who were pessimistic − the positive outnumbering the negative by 28 percentage points.
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This study surveyed 600 adolescents ages 12 to 17 across the United States.
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So why have even more months been shaved off?
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And most of my family didn’t know that my father had not shaved for a week when his father died.
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Researchers interviewed by the Tribune emphasized much of their work is in early stages.
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And roughly half of the fathers interviewed had young children (ages 0-7), who require more attention than older kids.
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The material itself is soft, breathable, and machine washable for easy cleaning, and the pillow rolls up into a convenient carrying pouch that can be clipped onto your personal item for easy access.
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Pinch-hitter Jose Tabata fouled off a pair of 2-2 pitches before Scherzer clipped him on the elbow with a breaking ball.
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Marina Mabrey scored a game-high 23 points and hit back-to-back 3-pointers during a third-quarter run that trimmed Atlanta's lead and brought the Tempo within striking distance.
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This was for Clark’s tee shot rolling into a bunker, leading to a short miss for bogey that again trimmed his lead to one shot.
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The current unrest first erupted in May after Paz cut long-standing fuel subsidies to shrink the deficit.
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Some analysts expect Apple could benefit as manufacturers of Android devices cut specs or raise prices.
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“Polled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polled. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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