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noun

Definition of votenext
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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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vote

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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

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Recent Examples of vote
Noun
That vote had been preceded by a separate one on top-to-bottom anchoring, or TBA, which looked to impose a maximum, league-wide limit on squad costs, albeit at a level hardly any clubs would have neared anyway given the size of their revenues. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 The sustained investment in California continues despite concerns over the passing of a billionaire tax bill to fund healthcare and education that’s coming up for a vote in November. — Nilesh Christopher, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
The council, which voted to approve the renovation plans in March, attended a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 While her five siblings all reportedly voted in favor of selling their shares, Jeanie has not agreed to sell the team. — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 21 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
  • Or that women’s suffrage in America was first secured here thanks to a bill introduced in 1869, back when it was called Wyoming Territory.
    — Téa Obreht, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of suffrage
Noun
  • Despite typically lower participation, voters casting ballots Tuesday said the primary remains an important opportunity to influence which candidates advance to the general election.
    — Sergio Candido, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • But across the country and down the ballot in four states, there were some surprises.
    — Teo Armus, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of ballot
Noun
  • Jurors get their own say The jury box has its own eclectic mix.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The group argues that the project is a waste of taxpayer dollars that should go toward other city needs, and that the public should get a say through the ballot box.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of say
Verb
  • Such a ban on partisan redistricting in Colorado has been proposed for this year’s ballot.
    — Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2026
  • For now, the research work does not propose a replacement for glass fiber lasers.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of propose
Noun
  • York became the principal owner of the 49ers in 2024 after purchasing equity shares from his family.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • These questions challenge candidates to acknowledge mistakes and share credit—the antithesis of their natural motivation to self-aggrandize and create a heroic image of their impact.
    — Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of share
Verb
  • But the market’s impressive ability to at least partially work its way around the conflict has also prevented prices from surging as astronomically high as the world’s largest-ever oil supply shock would suggest.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Automotive News’ report is light on details about the model but suggests the variant will be based on the standard Bronco and could arrive by the end of the decade.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggest
Noun
  • Trump said Leavitt will remain a close adviser and influential voice within the Republican Party after her departure.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Zeman is a consistently strong voice for higher teacher salaries.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of voice
Verb
  • Platforms regularly used by children would be required to assess and report on the risks their networks posed, Luxon said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Cost and contract logistics aside, the mere size of Starship poses significant engineering risks outside the station's safety margins.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026
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“Vote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vote. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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