1
as in suffrages
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 ballots
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 says
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 proposes
to set before the mind for consideration
I vote we quit working and go out for lunch
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Recent Examples of votes
Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
After four rounds and more than 10,000 votes in IndyStar's Beer Bracket, the king of the cold ones has been crowned.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 27 Oct. 2025
That means the opposition could no longer have the necessary two-thirds of legislators’ votes to override presidential vetoes.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
The post has since gone viral, generating over 2,100 votes and comments from people offering historical insights.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
More than 5,000 votes separated him from Beth Pickering, who snagged the fourth and final at-large seat for the Democratic Party.
—Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
This story has been updated to say 12 votes.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025
For last round's beverage match-up, Basse's Farms' apple cider got 56% of reader votes, and Ope!
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Ward 2 Eric Persson Eric Persson is launching his second attempt at a Shawnee council seat, losing the Ward 2 seat by more than 200 votes to Mike Kemmling in 2021.
—Pj Green
october 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
Who votes against helping disabled vets?
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
But school board votes on the SYDKIMYL contract did not factor into his decision about who to endorse, McGregor told WFAE in August.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Councilwoman Shontel Lewis, who represents northeast Denver's District 8 and often votes alongside Parady and Gonzales-Gutierrez, alleged the sponsors were targeting the current at-large members.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2025
While everyone votes, not everyone pays the tax.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
From coverage of the Tennessee Three expulsion votes to the mayoral election and local development, we are deeply invested in the stories that shape our region.
—Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
Which votes surprised you the most?
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025
Despite the apparent decline in support from other nations, the United States still firmly votes with Israel.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
Milei’s party, La Libertad Avanza, received 41% of votes nationwide with 92% of ballots counted, according to data published by Interior Minister Guillermo Francos on Sunday.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
After four rounds and more than 10,000 votes in IndyStar's Beer Bracket, the king of the cold ones has been crowned.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 27 Oct. 2025
That means the opposition could no longer have the necessary two-thirds of legislators’ votes to override presidential vetoes.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
The post has since gone viral, generating over 2,100 votes and comments from people offering historical insights.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
More than 5,000 votes separated him from Beth Pickering, who snagged the fourth and final at-large seat for the Democratic Party.
—Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
This story has been updated to say 12 votes.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025
For last round's beverage match-up, Basse's Farms' apple cider got 56% of reader votes, and Ope!
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Ward 2 Eric Persson Eric Persson is launching his second attempt at a Shawnee council seat, losing the Ward 2 seat by more than 200 votes to Mike Kemmling in 2021.
—Pj Green
october 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
No foreign money should be directed to any nation that votes for this assault on American ships.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
Who votes against helping disabled vets?
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
But school board votes on the SYDKIMYL contract did not factor into his decision about who to endorse, McGregor told WFAE in August.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Councilwoman Shontel Lewis, who represents northeast Denver's District 8 and often votes alongside Parady and Gonzales-Gutierrez, alleged the sponsors were targeting the current at-large members.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2025
While everyone votes, not everyone pays the tax.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
From coverage of the Tennessee Three expulsion votes to the mayoral election and local development, we are deeply invested in the stories that shape our region.
—Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
Which votes surprised you the most?
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025
Despite the apparent decline in support from other nations, the United States still firmly votes with Israel.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for votes
Noun
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Voter fraud and the security of mail-in ballots became a key talking point prior to the 2024 presidential election.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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The bill emerged from a compromise with the Democratic assembly leader, who sought to expand the use of drop boxes for mail ballots.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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It was given a 60 percent chance of cyclone formation through seven says—a 10- percentage-point increase over the previous day.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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But today, the 42-year-old says, time would be better spent studying a more niche topic intertwined with AI, like AI for biology—or maybe not a degree at all.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The county proposes spending the cash to build a multi-use complex with a crisis stabilization unit, a mental health rehabilitation center, a social rehabilitation facility, an adult residential substance use disorder treatment facility and an outpatient community mental health clinic.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Perez, meanwhile, has remained firmly opposed to almost everything La Liga or its president proposes.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For those who prefer public transit, Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner stops in nearby Goleta and Santa Barbara, with connecting shuttles or ride-shares to Buellton.—
Maggie Downs,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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Several companies preparing to report earnings this week could see their stocks score large gains or suffer considerable losses, based on current options trading on the shares.—
Nick Wells,Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Early evidence suggests autonomous driving technology may help improve road safety and reduce crashes.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Glassman suggests diversifying risk with Treasurys, corporate bonds and perhaps a credit fund, like a bank loan or high-yield bond fund.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The largest of the Apostle Islands is Madeline Island, about a mile offshore, and the historic capital of the Ojibwe Nation, which encompasses parts of what are now Canada and the northern Great Lakes region of the United States.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Chainsaw Man follows Denji, a poor teen who makes a contract that fuses his body with that of Pochita, the dog-like Chainsaw Devil, granting him the power to transform parts of his body into chainsaws.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And because almonds contain oxalates, overconsumption of the butter poses a kidney stone risk in susceptible individuals.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Assessing the prevalence of weapons that circulated in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries poses challenges.—
Clifton Crais,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The event will focus on amplifying the voices of indigenous peoples and local communities in the Amazon rainforest and aim to raise $1 billion to protect, restore and rewild the Amazon rainforest.—
Katie Atkinson,
Billboard,
23 Oct. 2025
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Naroditsky, who was considered one of the most influential voices in modern chess after building a major following on YouTube and Twitch, was found dead on Sunday in Charlotte, North Carolina.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Votes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/votes. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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