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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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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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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
Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Conservative Keiko Fujimori leads progressive Roberto Sánchez as votes are slowly counted from Peru’s presidential runoff election.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
Armenian investigators had issued six arrest warrants for members of Strong Armenia on the eve of polling day, accusing them of buying votes.
—Avet Demourian, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
The runner-up was Rob Kenyon of Reform UK, a right-wing populist party, who received more than 9,000 fewer votes than Burnham.
—James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Labour now competes for left-wing votes not only with the Greens but with nationalist parties in Scotland and Wales.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
After Yolo County added roughly 5,400 ballots to its tally Friday, the measure gained a net 168 votes.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
For the once-a-decade head count the bureau is best known for, the agency did not add any statistical noise to the state-level 2020 census results used to redistribute congressional seats and Electoral College votes.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 12 June 2026
No further House votes are expected until June 23.
—ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 June 2026
Why should the color of one’s skin determine who a person votes for?
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
Werenski got 113 first place votes out of the 198 ballots cast, finishing ahead of Colorado defenseman Cale Makar, who won the award a year ago.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026
At least one state from the South will be among the group that votes first.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Every year, a panel of more than 1,000 travel professionals votes on the top beaches around the world, and the picks are distilled into three different lists, one of which highlights the 50 best beaches across North America.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2026
Contract terms can become industry rules before anyone votes on them.
—Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Two additional public hearings will take place before the city votes on the funding structure for the project, with the next reading and hearing set for June 1.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
The legislature votes the funds; the executive then spends them.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
Noun
In the early hours of Friday morning, with all votes counted, that risk paid off.
—Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Conservative Keiko Fujimori leads progressive Roberto Sánchez as votes are slowly counted from Peru’s presidential runoff election.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
Armenian investigators had issued six arrest warrants for members of Strong Armenia on the eve of polling day, accusing them of buying votes.
—Avet Demourian, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
The runner-up was Rob Kenyon of Reform UK, a right-wing populist party, who received more than 9,000 fewer votes than Burnham.
—James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Labour now competes for left-wing votes not only with the Greens but with nationalist parties in Scotland and Wales.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
After Yolo County added roughly 5,400 ballots to its tally Friday, the measure gained a net 168 votes.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
For the once-a-decade head count the bureau is best known for, the agency did not add any statistical noise to the state-level 2020 census results used to redistribute congressional seats and Electoral College votes.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 12 June 2026
No further House votes are expected until June 23.
—ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
Verb
This week, the Senate votes on whether to move it forward.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 June 2026
Why should the color of one’s skin determine who a person votes for?
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
Werenski got 113 first place votes out of the 198 ballots cast, finishing ahead of Colorado defenseman Cale Makar, who won the award a year ago.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026
At least one state from the South will be among the group that votes first.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Every year, a panel of more than 1,000 travel professionals votes on the top beaches around the world, and the picks are distilled into three different lists, one of which highlights the 50 best beaches across North America.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2026
Contract terms can become industry rules before anyone votes on them.
—Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Two additional public hearings will take place before the city votes on the funding structure for the project, with the next reading and hearing set for June 1.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
The legislature votes the funds; the executive then spends them.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for votes
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Republicans received Democrat ballots and Democrats received Republican ballots.—
Bryant Reed,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Or the power to shape what voters see and hear before casting their ballots?—
Matt Martin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The idea, Was says, was to focus on Weir’s songs and the characters in them rather than on the jammy side of the Dead.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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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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More than a museum, Dataland proposes a new kind of cultural institution—one built on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data as creative mediums.—
Joseph Fowler,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The bill, which also proposes shifting presidential elections from direct popular vote to selection by lawmakers, has to be approved by the Senate, where it is also expected to pass.—
Farai Mutsaka,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The explanation is a capital-account drain that the same AI boom is driving, as Korean savers pour money into American technology shares.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Kidman shares Sunday Rose and daughter Faith Margaret with her ex-husband Keith Urban.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Recent evidence suggests more retirees are working out of necessity.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Molin’s research suggests the strategy is working.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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The base, spread across parts of Kern, Los Angeles and San Bernadino counties, is located about 100 miles north of Los Angeles.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The funky art-deco font for the numbers is just one more reason to love this Uruguay look that’s equal parts regal and soooo cute.—
Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Lilypad also poses an existential threat to Bonnie's less mind-numbingly addictive toys, including Woody, Buzz, and Jessie, the last of whom takes center stage in this new movie.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
18 June 2026
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This view, the article warns, poses significant AI safety implications.—
Andréa Morris,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The six-minute quasi-title track works as a centerpiece, its compressed qanun (a stringed Middle Eastern instrument, played here by the acclaimed Syrian musician Maya Youssef) looping in the background as electronic pulses, foreboding pianos, and disembodied voices swirl around the mix.—
Alex Robert Ross,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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Solomon wasn’t one of the reunion’s loudest voices, but fans were moved by his emotional reactions to the conversation, especially when speaking about the friend-group schism and West’s betrayal in part three.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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“Votes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/votes. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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