voted

past tense of vote

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Recent Examples of voted And she's got people there who have voted for her over many, many cycles. CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026 The Astra Awards are voted on by the Hollywood Creative Alliance, honoring the best achievements in television from the past year. Matt Minton, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026 Across Florida, about two-thirds of those who have already voted are 65 or older, according to unofficial returns. Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026 At the time, the council voted to challenge the petition in court. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2026 The Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association (GALECA) has voted on another year of the best in LGBTQ television. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026 The budget that was approved by the school board Monday for public review — in advance of it being voted on next month — is for the fiscal year that began on July 1 and extends through June 30, 2027. Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 The Spirit Awards are voted on by the organization’s over 8,000 members — a number Devis hopes to grow. Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026 Just weeks before Myers Park finalized its name change, delegates to the SBC’s annual meeting overwhelmingly voted to advance a constitutional amendment formally barring churches with women pastors — a decision that drew national headlines. Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voted
Verb
  • That proposed financial penalty is nearly as much as Meta’s total valuation on Wall Street.
    Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The defense proposed placing him on house arrest with an ankle monitor under the supervision of Fulton County Pretrial Services.
    CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Attorney Jesse Dreicer suggested Tenon made false statements and his confession to the shooting was coerced.
    Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The commentator suggested Big Lex possesses the potential for a serious boxing career.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Imray’s crosses posed a threat that night at the Riverside Stadium.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Ralph posed on the beach in the Spanx Swim Cutout One-Piece, a classic bathing suit that will never go out of style.
    Claire West, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

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