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 blue tide washed further than most pollsters had predicted.
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Mamdani, an Indian American state assemblyman who was born in Uganda, previously defeated the odds in June to earn the Democratic nomination for mayor over Cuomo, who was considered the clear front-runner by nearly every pollster throughout the primary race.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
During a time of deep polarization and partisan division, the share of voters up for grabs may seem to be shrinking, but several pollsters who spoke with ABC News identified groups that could still tip 2026's consequential midterm elections.
—Emily Chang, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
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.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 22 Oct. 2025
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Mamdani, an Indian American state assemblyman who was born in Uganda, previously defeated the odds in June to earn the Democratic nomination for mayor over Cuomo, who was considered the clear front-runner by nearly every pollster throughout the primary race.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
During a time of deep polarization and partisan division, the share of voters up for grabs may seem to be shrinking, but several pollsters who spoke with ABC News identified groups that could still tip 2026's consequential midterm elections.
—Emily Chang, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
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.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pollster
interviewer
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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 16 Nov. 2025.
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