as in interviewer
a person who goes around and approaches people with a request for opinions or information
he wouldn't tell the exit pollster whom he'd voted for
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Recent Examples of pollster
The fact that House Republicans are calling for an extension of the subsidies is notable, as many hardline conservatives remain outright opposed to any extension at all — a path that Republican pollsters and allies of President Trump say would be a mistake heading into the midterm elections.
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Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 22 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
His approval rating has remained steady around 40%, with some pollsters reporting a few points higher, according to several recent polls nationally and at the state level.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 17 Oct. 2025
In late May, pollsters had her leading 43% to 26%.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2025
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Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 22 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
His approval rating has remained steady around 40%, with some pollsters reporting a few points higher, according to several recent polls nationally and at the state level.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 17 Oct. 2025
In late May, pollsters had her leading 43% to 26%.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pollster
interviewer
Noun
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Another pet owner who did right by her pet was the comedian, producer and red carpet interviewer Joan Rivers.—
Allison Anna Tait,
The Conversation,
4 Nov. 2025
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That’s a function of time, yes, but also of how good of an interviewer Stewart is.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Pollster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pollster. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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