vote 1 of 2

noun

Definition of votenext
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in ballot
a piece of paper indicating a person's preferences in an election dropped her vote into the ballot box

Synonyms & Similar Words
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

vote

2 of 2

verb

ˈvōt How to pronounce vote (audio)
as in to propose
to set before the mind for consideration I vote we quit working and go out for lunch

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of vote
Noun
The deal reached between the senators and the department unlocked a vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee, which advanced Blanche’s nomination earlier this week. — Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026 That includes its vote this week to eliminate the agency’s 39% national TV ownership cap, which fell down party lines, in a move that is expected to face legal challenges. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
His narrow primary win over Stevens sets El-Sayed up for a pivotal race against Rogers in a purple state that voted for Pres. — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026 Those voting against the final package were mostly progressive Democrats. — Mary Clare Jalonick, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vote
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vote
  1. suffrage
  2. ballot
  3. say
  4. propose
  5. share
  6. suggest
  7. voice
  8. pose
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
  • The Welsh billionaire co-founded the San Francisco Standard, a local news outlet, and has created a civic engagement group and contributed millions of dollars to local campaigns and ballot measures.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The title and summary of a Florida property tax cut proposal to be placed on the November ballot contain political rhetoric and are misleading, and must be redrafted, a judge has ruled.
    — South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of ballot
Noun
  • If ratified by voters, the amendment would give Marylanders the final say over any new congressional map through the constitutional amendment process.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2026
  • In this regard, president Florentino Perez will have the final say.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of say
Verb
  • Friday's decision marks yet another roadblock in the administration's efforts to construct the ballroom, which has faced legal challenges since it was proposed in July 2025.
    — Nathan Lee, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • But mounting construction costs and interest rates have challenged development of several of the projects proposed in recent years.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of propose
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the share of California public safety employees with at least 15 years of tenure dramatically rose from about 10% in 1996 to 47% in 2024.
    — Mariana Trujillo, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The firm also hiked its price target on shares to $318, signaling more than 30% upside.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of share
Verb
  • The study doesn’t prove that mentally stimulating activities protect the brain, but the findings fit with a growing body of research suggesting that cognitive engagement helps reduce the risk of dementia.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • But the downsides of the banking surge go beyond the predictably punishing schedule and the unexpected career limitations (some estimates suggest that only 10% of analysts end up working outside financial services).
    — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggest
Noun
  • Use your voice to build connection, clarify plans, and make cooperation feel easier for everyone involved.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Founded and led by Indigenous voices, we are dedicated to providing crucial services to address the urgent needs arising from this pressing issue.
    — Dateline NBC, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of voice
Verb
  • The apparent backtrack has raised alarm among Ukrainian officials who fear a winter assault could pose the country's toughest challenge of the war yet.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • These incongruous people end up dying in the same dragon fire and looking the same way in a strangely intimate sort of pose.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of pose

Browse Nearby Words

votary
vote
voted
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Vote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vote. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on vote

Nglish: Translation of vote for Spanish Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Aug. 7

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World
See More

Popular

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
fridge-magnet-letters
Drop a Letter Quiz August 2026 Drop a letter from a word to make a totally diffe...
See All