pollsters

plural of pollster
as in interviewers
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 pollsters The preseason pollsters like Big Ten foes Ohio State and Oregon better. Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Median Strategies, one of the pollsters showing a large lead for Hong, admitted to fabricating polls for multiple elections. David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 19 Aug. 2026 Higher-quality polls rely on expensive methodologies, such as randomized sampling, so many pollsters opt for cheaper solutions. ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026 While even legitimate pollsters can get election results wrong — a poll represents public opinion at the time it was taken, and that can change — experts say there are a few key things to look out for when vetting the quality of a survey. Ben Wieder, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 But other metrics, such as regular weekly church attendance, analyzed by other pollsters don’t show this same uptick. Chantelle Lee, Time, 14 Aug. 2026 At past receptions for the center a student jazz combo provided music for the pack of pollsters, and Krosnick suggested upping the entertainment game with a band of veteran jazz artists. Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026 When asked by pollsters what would likely give them confidence in the process and encourage their participation in the election, a majority cited the presence of objective, honest election monitors. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026 This was a monumental miss by pollsters, one that likely dampened turnout in what was the nation’s marquee race in the Democrats’ intraparty battle over the party’s future direction. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
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interviewers
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  • To combat this, job seekers are urged to ask detailed questions about role changes, daily challenges, and expectations from multiple interviewers, ensuring radical transparency before accepting an offer.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Polished suits and other types of professional business attire — the typical recommendation of career advisers in years past — no longer are the default option when interviewers may show up in hoodies and shorts.
    Cathy Bussewitz, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Pollsters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pollsters. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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