VOTE Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of vote

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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disenfranchisement

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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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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verb

ˈvōt

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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Noun

The party holds only a 53-to-47 majority in the Senate, making every vote critical. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026 The 2026 All-Star lineups Starters were determined by a mix of fan, media and player votes. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Verb

For states that comply, the database allows the federal government to review the citizenship of everyone registered to vote. — Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 24 July 2026 He was voted player of the year in 2023, and had attracted interest from Liverpool for his performances in central midfield. — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for vote

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Noun

The Seneca Falls Convention began on July 19, 1848, a seminal moment for the women's suffrage movement.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Wilson, played by understudy Merrill Peiffer on opening night, recurs as a comedic yet antagonizing force throughout the show, making a years-long series of excuses for not promoting women’s suffrage.

— Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

Definition of suffrage

Noun

Some point to the fact that Kansas does not have a ballot initiative process, which is at the core of the fight over Missouri’s Amendment 4.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
The marijuana legalization rollback initiative will appear as Question 8 on Massachusetts ballots for the general election held on November 3, the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Office announced after the commission announced its decision.

— A.J. Herrington, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of ballot

Noun

However, the committee can only recommend actions; the final say comes from the FDA, which has advised against broader access to these peptides.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 24 July 2026
If there is any disagreement between law enforcement and the board, the Director of Police Accountability can choose to appeal the decision to the city manager, who has the final say, according to city policy.

— Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

Definition of say

Verb

Johnathan Duncan, who represents the 6th Council District and previously served as a community organizer for KC Tenants, proposed the ordinance.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Paramount is expected to ask for a November trial, while the state attorney generals are proposing a 2027 start date.

— Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of propose

Noun

Data-center demand rose from around 40% of global DRAM demand last year to more than half this year, according to Bulk, who expects that share to increase further.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 28 July 2026
Watch adjusted settlement volume, velocity, and the payments share of total movement.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of share

Verb

In eastern Spain, ordnance left over from the country’s civil war almost a century ago poses an additional threat.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Driven by practices like overgrazing and deforestation alongside climate pressures, this land loss poses a massive ecological and human threat.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026

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