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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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
Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The pressure comes as recently released polls show that drawing new maps in the middle of the decade isn't politically popular, even among many Republican primary voters.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 17 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Vance has increased his public profile through his key White House role and has led in polls and betting odds about who might be the heir to Trump.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
His approval rating has remained around 40%, with some pollsters reporting a few points higher, according to recent polls.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Earle-Sears has consistently trailed Spanberger in polls and fundraising.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2025
Readers can join the official Reese’s Book Club channel through the platform for real-time updates, exclusive content, voice notes from authors, monthly book pick parties and interactive polls.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Mamdani, who leads polls ahead of the election next month, is the only candidate to propose ending the program, according to questionnaires given to the candidates by The New York Times.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025
The most popular among the public so far, according to several polls, is former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
Conservative candidates are topping polls in Brazil, Chile, and Colombia, with all due to hold elections soon.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The pressure comes as recently released polls show that drawing new maps in the middle of the decade isn't politically popular, even among many Republican primary voters.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 17 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Vance has increased his public profile through his key White House role and has led in polls and betting odds about who might be the heir to Trump.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
His approval rating has remained around 40%, with some pollsters reporting a few points higher, according to recent polls.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Earle-Sears has consistently trailed Spanberger in polls and fundraising.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2025
Readers can join the official Reese’s Book Club channel through the platform for real-time updates, exclusive content, voice notes from authors, monthly book pick parties and interactive polls.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Mamdani, who leads polls ahead of the election next month, is the only candidate to propose ending the program, according to questionnaires given to the candidates by The New York Times.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025
The most popular among the public so far, according to several polls, is former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 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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The deck team’s struggle to keep their heads above water is starting to look like an endurance challenge.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
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The jump in homeless students, advocates say, represents a swell in local families who have no roof over their heads.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ayla Mooro interviews the pair and charts their rise in Rolling Stone Middle East.—
Camilla Wright,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The most fascinating of these traits is shown early on, when a journalist interviews Mark after his first triumph.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The carry handles each have a magnetic piece that then clips together to form a single bar to grasp.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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For messing up, Martha clips Gabriel’s wings, forcing him to live life as a human, with a new casual wardrobe to match and a taste for fast food.—
Michael Rechtshaffen,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fossils previously were mostly just skulls and teeth.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Try ones shaped like pumpkins, skulls, or spiders and other creepy crawlers.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In his new, hefty cookbook that surveys the region, Recipes from the American South, the James Beard Award-winning author is teaching home cooks how to make food that better reflects the region's complex, messy and still-evolving history.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
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Miami-area are prices down about 4 cents from a month ago and 18 cents from a year ago, according to GasBuddy, a national fuel monitoring service that surveys nearly 1,700 stations in South Florida.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In one scene, Johnson’s character goes to the barber shop and shaves his hair.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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Pro gaming mouse shaves off 24%, packing ultra-light speed and switches that keep up with endless gaming sessions without slowing you down.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Stir in broth, tomatoes, and beans.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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Vigilante imports much of its coffee from Brazil, and other beans come from countries including Indonesia, Ethiopia and Colombia.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Abuse cuts across religion, race, and class.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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The camera lingers over the $20 bill Maggie has left, and the film cuts to black.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Polls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polls. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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