as in proposed
to set before the mind for consideration
I vote we quit working and go out for lunch
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Recent Examples of voted
The community recently voted to withdraw from the flood control district, which is also facing financial issues.
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John Ramos, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Bill Belichick’s resume screams one-way ticket to Canton, Ohio, but when he wasn’t voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, many were left flabbergasted on Tuesday night.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The majority of players voted for a teammate.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Many Senate Democrats, including centrists who voted to reopen the government in November 2025, have come out against the DHS funding bill.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
At the same time, even more centrist Senate Democrats who voted to confirm Noem last year have been changing their tune and expressing regret.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
They will be inducted at Cooperstown, New York, on July 26 along with second baseman Jeff Kent, voted in last month by the contemporary era committee.
—Ronald Blum, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
Robinson was now not only voted the best player in the league but with him the franchise had never been better.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
There has never been a year when two centerfielders were voted in in the same year.
—Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
John Ramos, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Bill Belichick’s resume screams one-way ticket to Canton, Ohio, but when he wasn’t voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, many were left flabbergasted on Tuesday night.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The majority of players voted for a teammate.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Many Senate Democrats, including centrists who voted to reopen the government in November 2025, have come out against the DHS funding bill.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
At the same time, even more centrist Senate Democrats who voted to confirm Noem last year have been changing their tune and expressing regret.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
They will be inducted at Cooperstown, New York, on July 26 along with second baseman Jeff Kent, voted in last month by the contemporary era committee.
—Ronald Blum, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
Robinson was now not only voted the best player in the league but with him the franchise had never been better.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
There has never been a year when two centerfielders were voted in in the same year.
—Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voted
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During the 2020 campaign, Joe Biden proposed raising the corporate tax rate.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The idea was first proposed in context of studying the behavior of a chimpanzee named Sarah.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Gregor Gregersen, founder of precious-metals dealer Silver Bullion, said the abrupt nature of the drop suggested something a bit other than orderly profit-taking.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Others suggested that a more accessible Boulder could encourage people to stay longer.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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At the premiere, Jenner posed alongside The Moment star Charli xcx, who wore a silver corset with leather hot pants and sheer black tights.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Carney posed on a red carpet with Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams, who plays Shane Hollander and co-stars with Connor Storrie.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Voted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voted. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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