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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2
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
The opposition was polling ahead of Erdoğan.
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Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Barr is ahead with 24% of the vote, Cameron is close behind with 21% of the vote, and Morris is polling at 14%.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 5 Feb. 2026
Hilton had the best answer on affordability, homelessness, education and was polling over 60% on every issue, more than all six Democrats combined.
—Letters To The Editor, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Needham compiled its list by polling researchers for their ideas about which stocks would outperform in 2026.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
The AfD enjoys solid support across the country and is polling ahead by double digits in some former East German states.
—Sudha David-Wilp, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2025
Democrat Amy Acton is polling neck and neck with Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in the Ohio governor’s race, according to a survey published Thursday.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2025
Mamdani has since had a meteoric rise, from polling in single digits, to becoming the city’s next mayor in less than two months.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
Sliwa, who previously lost to Eric Adams in the 2021 mayoral contest by 40 points and is currently polling in a distant third, argued New Yorkers deserve more than a binary choice between the Democratic Socialist frontrunner and the disgraced former governor.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Barr is ahead with 24% of the vote, Cameron is close behind with 21% of the vote, and Morris is polling at 14%.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 5 Feb. 2026
Hilton had the best answer on affordability, homelessness, education and was polling over 60% on every issue, more than all six Democrats combined.
—Letters To The Editor, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Needham compiled its list by polling researchers for their ideas about which stocks would outperform in 2026.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
The AfD enjoys solid support across the country and is polling ahead by double digits in some former East German states.
—Sudha David-Wilp, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2025
Democrat Amy Acton is polling neck and neck with Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in the Ohio governor’s race, according to a survey published Thursday.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2025
Mamdani has since had a meteoric rise, from polling in single digits, to becoming the city’s next mayor in less than two months.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
Sliwa, who previously lost to Eric Adams in the 2021 mayoral contest by 40 points and is currently polling in a distant third, argued New Yorkers deserve more than a binary choice between the Democratic Socialist frontrunner and the disgraced former governor.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for polling
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After interviewing with the Ravens and Steelers this coaching cycle, Flores’ lawsuit probably contributed to his not receiving a second chance to coach after the Dolphins fired him following the 2021 season.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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She’s known for interviewing major political leaders, covering breaking news and co-hosting major events for NBC.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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There wasn’t even a full question asked about the secret project using computer technology aimed at shaving fractions of a second off speedskating times to help the Americans bring home gold medals from the Milan Cortina Olympics.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Some of the same men involved in the NBA case were also indicted earlier this month in what federal prosecutors in Pennsylvania say was a college basketball point-shaving ring.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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These traits make biodrones suitable for inspecting pipelines, surveying industrial zones, monitoring power lines, or supporting search and rescue missions in hard-to-reach locations.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Amazon employees can be seen surveying the scene in the clip.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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If the opportunity to sell Romero arises in the summer, Spurs should seriously consider cutting their losses and reinvesting the money in a more reliable defender.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Local reports said Ukrainian missiles hit a power plant and an electrical substation, cutting power to parts of the city.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Feb. 2026
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As my fellow wholesale shoppers know, the real culprit is that side-clipping cup.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2026
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Doing a quick scan of weekly sales, clipping coupons ahead of time and knowing what's in season can also shape smarter choices.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The administration has framed trimming the agency’s headcount as a move towards modernity and higher efficiency.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
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In the 2025 session, lawmakers made billions of dollars in cuts, trimming the state budget from $72 billion to roughly $67 billion.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Polling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polling. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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