1
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
Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 30 June 2025
But Cruz's version of the budget reconciliation bill, which is moving quickly toward a final vote, removed the 6 GHz band's protection from spectrum auctions.
—ArsTechnica, 30 June 2025
Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 28 June 2025
The school's governing body voted to shutter the DEI office in March and end diversity policies in admissions, hiring, financial aid and other areas.
—Eric Tucker, Arkansas Online, 28 June 2025
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Noun
In early June, Kling narrowly broke a tie vote when the Nampa City Council grappled with approving a nearly 1,500-home development on the northeastern edge of the city.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 30 June 2025
But Cruz's version of the budget reconciliation bill, which is moving quickly toward a final vote, removed the 6 GHz band's protection from spectrum auctions.
—ArsTechnica, 30 June 2025
Verb
While commissioners were scheduled to vote on a modification of the county’s existing ICE agreement, there was a last-minute move to delay that vote indefinitely.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 28 June 2025
The school's governing body voted to shutter the DEI office in March and end diversity policies in admissions, hiring, financial aid and other areas.
—Eric Tucker, Arkansas Online, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vote
Noun
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But Fellowes refuses to treat it as a heel turn, even clumsily transforming Bertha into a proto-feminist who picks a fight about female suffrage at a dinner party and risks her own social status to advocate for divorced women.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 June 2025
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Scholars point to the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848 as being the start of the women’s suffrage movement, but women didn’t get the right to vote until 1920.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2025
Noun
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If the issue gets on the 2026 ballot, the $30 wage would be blocked until then (the current large hotel — 60 rooms or over — minimum hourly is $22.50).—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
27 June 2025
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That could include, though not necessarily, putting a countywide sales tax on a future ballot similar to the one that failed in Jackson County last year.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Investors won’t have a say in SpaceX’s strategic direction or Musk’s next launchpad move.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The provision gives the president the power to appoint a board member and have a say in company decisions that affect domestic steel production and competition with overseas producers.—
Marc Levy,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
Verb
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After a lengthy discussion on what to send back to the jury, Judge Subramanian adopted the language for the note proposed by the prosecution.—
Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz , Maria Paronich , Brendan McDonald,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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The senator who had proposed the moratorium backed down during an overnight marathon session of votes on Republicans’ megabill, saying that state laws can help prevent AI deepfakes.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Ikea has 39 stores in China, although the share of its global sales in the country has been sliding in recent years and was at 3.5% in 2023-24 financial year.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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The Sycamore deal, which pays $11.45 per share — 29% above the December stock price — comes after years of Walgreens’ pharmacy closings and plummeting stock in part due to a disastrous rollout of clinics attached to stores.—
Bruce Japsen,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Verb
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But only $2 million is being allocated to nutrition, an amount experts suggest is inadequate.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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While the Hendrickson possibility is still an option, another name has been suggested as a possible target for the Packers.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Fulfillment is automated, which makes the model appealing, but success depends on strong marketing and a clear brand voice.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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In crucial moments, alumni voices can restore the reputation of their respective alma maters.—
Avi D. Gordon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2025
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The industry is under further threat posed by the uncertainty over the outcome of tariff negotiations between the Trump administration and international countries.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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“Vote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vote. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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