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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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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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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
David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
The 1,100-page bill, which squeaked through the House on Thursday by a single vote, will now go to the Senate, where more changes are likely.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 23 May 2025
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
Board President Jasjit Singh and the two other current board members who voted on the charter renewal — Tara Jeane and Chinua Rhodes — did not return direct requests for comment.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
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The bill, which passed the House Thursday by one vote, makes big reductions in Medicaid, called Medi-Cal in California.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
The 1,100-page bill, which squeaked through the House on Thursday by a single vote, will now go to the Senate, where more changes are likely.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 23 May 2025
Verb
Listen to this article 3 min A school district in a state with a Democratic governor has voted to keep biological boys out of girls sports.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
Board President Jasjit Singh and the two other current board members who voted on the charter renewal — Tara Jeane and Chinua Rhodes — did not return direct requests for comment.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vote
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Following the faith’s core beliefs in nonviolence and justice, Quakers have demonstrated for the abolition of slavery, in favor of the suffrage movement, against both World Wars, and the U.S. roles in the wars in Vietnam and Afghanistan, said Ross Brubeck, 38, one of the Quaker march organizers.—
Luis Andres Henao,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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Bringing Down the Duke Bringing Down the Duke (A League of Extraordinary Women) $18 $10 Amazon Set in 19th-century England, the story follows the daughter of a poor vicar whose scholarship to the University of Oxford hinges on her support for the women’s suffrage movement.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
1 May 2025
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The lawsuit accuses Mayor Todd Gloria and others of violating Proposition 218, a ballot measure passed some 30 years ago that prohibits government agencies from charging more for services than the actual cost of delivering those services.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
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Three states, Colorado, Maine and Illinois, unsuccessfully attempted to remove Trump from the ballot based on his actions surrounding the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.—
Ariel Sheinberg,
Baltimore Sun,
26 May 2025
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Well, now is your chance to have your say on all the above topics (and more) below.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Many of the commenters felt like the poster was justified in walking out of the dinner, emphasizing that her parents don't have a say in her life.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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The goal for the ordinance is to limit the out-of-pocket fees for potential renters when applying to rental properties, according to Councilwoman Sarah Moore, who first proposed the ordinance to the City Council at its March 4 meeting.—
Grace Hurt,
Arkansas Online,
28 May 2025
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Last year, Altman proposed yet another restructure—one which would dilute the board’s control and allow more profits to flow to shareholders.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
27 May 2025
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The number of mid-level touring artists dropped from 19% to 12% recently, while even superstars saw their share decrease from 44% to 36%.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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International concerns about the war’s consequences, as well as trade tensions, drove Asian share prices lower Monday while oil prices surged.—
Mehmet Guzel,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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The 4% rule prompts many financial planners to suggest Americans should aim to save $1 million for retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Reports suggested that Daltrey was unhappy with Starkey’s playing on the night, and a number of songs were cut short.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
29 May 2025
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Many of the film's original voice actors, notably Tia Carrere, Amy Hill, and Jason Scott Lee, play new roles in the live-action update, continuing to expand their place in the Lilo & Stitch universe.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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By the State of the People Power Tour that is aiming to ignite a grassroots movement to lift up voices and advance freedom and justices.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 May 2025
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The sheer complexity of a deal, which will take years to complete and require multiagency input, forced Trump’s first treasury secretary to shelve their sale, and experts believe the same hurdles pose significant challenges this time around, too.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2025
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“Vote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vote. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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