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as in suffrage
the right to formally express one's position or will in an election
in the United States, women were granted the vote by the 19th Amendment in 1920
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2
as in ballot
a piece of paper indicating a person's preferences in an election
dropped her vote into the ballot box
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3
as in say
the right to express a wish, choice, or opinion
he argued for a vote in the matter, since he was going to be affected by the final decision
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as in to propose
to set before the mind for consideration
I vote we quit working and go out for lunch
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Recent Examples of vote
Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
However, sharp spending cuts have angered many, while corruption allegations against senior officials have dented his party’s odds ahead of next month’s vote, which could determine the future of Milei’s presidency.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Asli Pelit, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Consider that in the United States, a liberal is someone who stands on the political left, probably voted for Joe Biden, and may subscribe to some lite socialism (another Humpty Dumpty term, but one at a time).
—Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed on Wednesday, pioneered a new model for conservative political advocacy, merging multi-platform media commentary with in-person gatherings and get-out-the-vote drives.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
However, sharp spending cuts have angered many, while corruption allegations against senior officials have dented his party’s odds ahead of next month’s vote, which could determine the future of Milei’s presidency.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
In November 2023, the WSL and Women’s Championship clubs voted unanimously to spin off from the FA — similar to the Premier League — and established the Women’s Professional Leagues Limited (WPLL), with Nikki Doucet as CEO.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Consider that in the United States, a liberal is someone who stands on the political left, probably voted for Joe Biden, and may subscribe to some lite socialism (another Humpty Dumpty term, but one at a time).
—Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vote
Noun
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By war’s end he was not only convinced of the moral rightness of Black suffrage and civil rights, but of their essential necessity and urgency.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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Only decades later did Black, brown, Asian and Native American women win suffrage.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Nationwide, over 30% of votes were cast in the 2024 presidential election through mail-in ballots, according to the United States Election Assistance Commission.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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But an unaffiliated candidate, Lia White, is trying to get enough signatures to get on the general election ballot in the district.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated September 9,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Of course the drivers have a say in this as well through that complex interface on the steering wheel.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In an odd twist, Minnesota has a major say in that answer.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In April 2024, Bill Nelson, the agency's chief at the time, announced NASA would overhaul the MSR strategy after incorporating new ideas proposed by agency research centers, academia and private industry.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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However, the idea is not new, as former Crystal Palace and Bristol City chief executive Phil Alexander, who is now interim CEO of the National League, has proposed it several times in the past — initially in 2003 — without success.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The share of respondents indicating that foreign and local companies were treated equally rose by 5 percentage points to 37%.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Her share was done by 14 percentage points compared to last cycle.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mock suggests using gentle cleaning tools to avoid scratching the flooring.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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TikTok commenters suggest sealing the finished piece with UV resin to prevent cracks over time, especially if the mirror will be exposed to sunlight.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His voice is exuberant, especially when cracking jokes.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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But the feeling when a film grabs hold remains the same—by a story, a character, a voice—that, never goes out of season.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That poses a challenge for some of NATO’s more traditional air defence systems, which were designed to protect against missiles and manned aircraft.—
Andrew Gray,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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In this photo, mama, who liked posing for the camera, supervises her litter of kittens.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Vote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vote. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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