as in heads
the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth
a jaunty cap was perched on his poll
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Relevance
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as in interviews
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 clips
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 polls
Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Many prominent Democrats are expected to run in the 2028 presidential election, and polls will continue to gauge Americans' views on the potential candidates.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The latest national polls from groups like Reuters/Ipsos, Civiqs, AP/NORC, Gallup and more have the president's overall approval rating marked as unfavorable once again.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
Trump’s approval rating on all four issues both the April and July UMass polls asked about—inflation, immigration, jobs and civil rights—declined, with immigration dropping the most points (nine).
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
Mamdani, a democratic socialist and the Democratic nominee for mayor, leads in polls 60 days before the November general election.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Many prominent Democrats are expected to run in the 2028 presidential election, and polls will continue to gauge Americans' views on the potential candidates.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The latest national polls from groups like Reuters/Ipsos, Civiqs, AP/NORC, Gallup and more have the president's overall approval rating marked as unfavorable once again.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
Trump’s approval rating on all four issues both the April and July UMass polls asked about—inflation, immigration, jobs and civil rights—declined, with immigration dropping the most points (nine).
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
The quarterly survey, which polls executives across manufacturing and services, suggests companies see price pressures easing modestly.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for polls
Noun
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Getty Images The PGA Tour heads to Napa, California, this week, where ten of the twelve United States Ryder Cup members will compete in the Procore Championship at the North Course at Silverado Resort.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Two of the campgrounds are open year-round, and the facilities have restrooms (with modern rain shower heads), firewood, a dump station, dog waste stations, and a comfort station.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The documentary also interviews Licari’s parents and investigators, from local law enforcement to the FBI.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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This three-part Netflix series interviews the show’s creators, one of the trainers (Bob Harper; Jillian Michaels passed on being interviewed), some contestants, an author and others, including host Alison Sweeney.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The latter happens when a ball clips the net before dropping in play.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
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Crystal Skulls Mystery Gleaming quartz skulls in major museums were once touted as pre-Columbian artifacts with mystical powers.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Also found in the house were human skulls; a lampshade made from human skin; more than a half-dozen masks made from the flesh of female faces; a wearable corset made from the skin of a female torso; and more.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Every month, the government surveys about 121,000 businesses and government agencies across the country.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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Kantar, a global marketing data and insights company that surveys shoppers every month about their spending plans, has seen that parents this year are shopping earlier to beat rising costs and avoid out-of-stocks, and prioritizing value.—
Joan Verdon,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Those varying responses often have an offsetting effect that shaves off the most extreme edges of the group’s volatility.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Accessories, colored extensions, and unique shaves all accentuate the beauty of natural hair to help anyone achieve the best natural hairstyles for curly hair.—
Ashley Alese Edwards,
Glamour,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Rotate tomatoes to a spot previously occupied by corn, cabbage, or beans to help prevent blight, wilt, bacterial spot, and anthracnose.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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However, there was a problem using beans.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The camera cuts between Dennis, who’s sobbing, and Roman, who’s horrified, processing Dennis’ betrayal.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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While screen technology that cuts blue light down to 1% is impressive compared with current technology, blue light in general isn’t conclusively bad for your health.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Polls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polls. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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