VOTES Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of vote

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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disenfranchisements

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of vote

as in proposes

to set before the mind for consideration I vote we quit working and go out for lunch

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Noun

This year’s midterm offers the first opportunity to express that disappointment with their votes, even if the president isn’t on the ballot himself. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026 At that point, the group had botched its first two votes, mistakenly banishing two female faithfuls. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026 In battleground states, anti-trans messages could cost votes and spell defeat for Democrats who rely on them. — Dorian Rhea Debussy, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026 Pawlik edged Howerton in Washington County, 12,698 votes (40%) to 12,129 (38%). — Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026 Even if Democrats retake both chambers, their ability to pass an agenda will be limited by Senate filibuster rules, which require 60 votes to advance most legislation. — Theodoric Meyer, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026 Eddy edged Wilson by fewer than 8,000 votes out of around 270,000 cast in a June primary for the state Supreme Court. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026 Two congressional votes that have ruffled feathers among Clark County Democrats. — Saige Miller, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026 Regrets his votes for Hegseth and Kennedy The book is filled with cuss words and condemnations. — Mary Clare Jalonick, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Verb

The central bank’s eight-member Board votes on interest rate decisions, along with regional Fed presidents. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 9 Oct. 2026 Republicans say that while this is a tough election year, their candidates in Iowa are strong enough to win in a state that consistently votes Republican. — Amber Phillips, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026 If the council votes to declare the land surplus, there would be a 60-day period during which interested parties could express their interest in purchasing the land, followed by a 90-day period of negotiations. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026 The Kennedy Center votes to close, Merriam-Webster adds new words, and House lawmakers leave early. — Joe Murphy, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2026 After the commission votes on its recommendation, the Town Council would make the final decision on a PUD agreement. — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 Until the Senate votes on the bill, no change will be enacted into law. — Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2026 Ukrainian parliament votes to dismiss prosecutor general Ukraine’s parliament voted to dismiss Ruslan Kravchenko from the post of prosecutor general Tuesday, as a series of graft investigations pushed tensions in Kyiv to a new high. — Liudas Dapkus, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026 The panel votes first on the on-field decision, and then on the outcome of the VAR intervention. — Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for votes

Noun

The secretary of state's office reported 188,667 in-person ballots Tuesday, an increase of about 40% over the first day in 2022.

— Monique John, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Other top concerns included politicians interfering with the election and mail-in ballots getting lost, stolen or delayed.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of ballots

Noun

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
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

Definition of says

Verb

However, desperate to enjoy all the benefits of her unconventional and self-serving situation, without shouldering any of the blame, Uta proposes that Morio be the donor for Junna’s child, and that all three of them move in together.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
The dining room has 28 seats, a private event space holds 10, and the menu proposes just three Milanese and Lombardian dishes for each of the antipasti, primi, and secondi courses (four for dessert).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of proposes

Noun

That news knocked about 5% off its shares on July 27 and sent the cost of insuring its debt sharply higher.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
The Ellison family and RedBird Capital Partners are the sole holders of Skydance’s Class A stock, giving them 100% control the voting shares.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of shares

Noun

Channels would connect different parts of the system, while the flexible fibers would regulate fluid movement and retain information.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
Witnesses told South Korean media that the attacker appeared to have knives tied to both hands and stabbed people in different parts of the mall while moving up and down the floors on an escalator.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

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Sticky inflation poses challenges for consumers, businesses and monetary policymakers alike, Hammack said.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Take the quiz here … LISTEN Tune in to explore whether artificial intelligence poses a serious threat or could fuel America's next economic boom, as Washington and Silicon Valley clash over regulation, innovation, and the future of AI.

— , FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of poses

Noun

But because progress requires more voices, more perspectives, and a willingness to listen across differences.

— Halla Tómasdóttir, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
The blend, like how Serj and I sing together and how our personalities are so different, and our voices are so different, and our attitudes even are so different—AI would never in a million years guess that would work.

— Steve Appleford, SPIN, 15 Oct. 2026

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