1
as in interviewing
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 shaving
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 polling
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is polling far behind his opposition rival heading into next month’s presidential election, but a glut of undecided voters could make the final results a nail-biter.
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 17 Mar. 2026
She's gained traction through a large and active online presence, is polling second to Biss and leads in fundraising.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 15 Mar. 2026
These numbers are only slightly different from polling on this question a year ago.
—Sarah Davis, The Hill, 9 Mar. 2026
Donalds is polling in the lead of a crowded GOP field for governor that also includes James Fishback.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Paxton ended up with about 40 percent of the vote, slightly less than his opponent John Cornyn, who was polling at 18 percent on Polymarket at the time of the post; the two will compete in a runoff election in May.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
According to the newest University of Texas/Texas Politics Project Poll, Hunt is polling in third place with 26% of the vote.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
And by the way, is polling at 89%, including Democrats, 89%.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
According to RealClearPolitics polling averages this month, Republican Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is polling at roughly 15% and Republican former Fox News host Steve Hilton at roughly 13% — placing them among the top overall vote-getters in the field.
—Jon Fleischman, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 17 Mar. 2026
She's gained traction through a large and active online presence, is polling second to Biss and leads in fundraising.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 15 Mar. 2026
These numbers are only slightly different from polling on this question a year ago.
—Sarah Davis, The Hill, 9 Mar. 2026
Donalds is polling in the lead of a crowded GOP field for governor that also includes James Fishback.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Paxton ended up with about 40 percent of the vote, slightly less than his opponent John Cornyn, who was polling at 18 percent on Polymarket at the time of the post; the two will compete in a runoff election in May.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
According to the newest University of Texas/Texas Politics Project Poll, Hunt is polling in third place with 26% of the vote.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
And by the way, is polling at 89%, including Democrats, 89%.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
According to RealClearPolitics polling averages this month, Republican Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is polling at roughly 15% and Republican former Fox News host Steve Hilton at roughly 13% — placing them among the top overall vote-getters in the field.
—Jon Fleischman, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for polling
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Littlefield, a veteran reporter, travels the country interviewing the religious grass roots organizers—many of whom are lost to history—who dedicated their lives to successfully dismantling reproductive rights for women.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Mar. 2026
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The second way is to start interviewing lawyers who specialize in family law.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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That's because these plug-in or balcony solar panels start shaving off part of a homeowner's or renter's utility bill right away.—
Jeff Brady,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2026
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Jalen Smith, one of the men alleged to have helped perpetrate a sprawling college basketball point-shaving scheme, pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to charges stemming from a Department of Justice indictment that unspooled the gambling ring.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Picking a souvenir in Sanibel is as simple as squatting down in the sand and surveying the spoils.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The first poll will reflect responses from 2,000 likely voters, surveying them on the Democratic and Republican candidates.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The fear, Webster said, can make young athletes avoid sport-specific movements like cutting or jumping even after physical clearance.—
Ian McMahan,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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That could mean Mediterranean, Paleo, cutting ultraprocessed foods or another structured approach.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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If the digital nouveau riche have sufficient discretionary income to unseat the coupon-clipping linear-TV gang, all that outsized buying power may not necessarily translate to a full-on tech takeover.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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In a video posted to social media, the country star was caught off guard while performing at Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne, Australia, when a phone was suddenly thrown from the crowd, clipping the musician in the ear.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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With Vanity Fair trimming its guest list down to the bone and Warners not throwing the kind of party people like me were invited to, Neon’s Oscar party at Mother Wolf became the de facto post–Governors’ Ball gathering spot.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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Silver plunged more than 13% before trimming losses.—
Yvonne Yue Li,
Bloomberg,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Polling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polling. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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