SUFFRAGES Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

suffrages

noun

plural of suffrage

as in votes

the right to formally express one's position or will in an election even as the world entered the 21st century, some nations still did not permit women's suffrage

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disenfranchisements

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Noun

Hard facts are likely to surface quickly as different precincts, counties and states tabulate their votes in an election that could change control of Congress.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
On March 3, 2025, a motion to advance the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act received 51 votes in favor and 45 against, falling short of the three-fifths threshold required.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of votes

Noun

According to the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, close to 50 million youth ages 18 to 29 are eligible to cast ballots, including more than 8 million newly eligible voters since the 2024 election.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
In 2021, Republican Larry Elder was the top candidate to replace Newsom despite winning only 28% of the ballots cast.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of ballots

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