VOTES (IN) Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

votes (in)

verb

present tense third-person singular of vote (in)

as in singles (out)

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How Charlotte elects its mayor Mayoral terms run two years and elections are partisan.

— Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
The district traditionally elects Democrats.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 23 June 2026

Definition of elects

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The agreement, announced on July 22, would move forward only if the Canadian government selects the Gripen E for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s fighter fleet.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
The administrator’s office randomly selects 12 members from its panel.

— Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of selects

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At the center of the narrative is the theme of parenthood, explored through the eyes of someone who chooses to give it up out of sheer fear and inadequacy.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 23 July 2026
Money flows into the worker’s account throughout a working life, whether or not the worker actively chooses to save extra from each pay.

— Kris Iyer, Fortune, 22 July 2026

Definition of chooses

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Military experts have previously told the Miami Herald that the Pentagon routinely drafts plans to give the president a range of options to attain foreign policy goals.

— Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
The agent drafts the reply, reconciles the invoice, books the meeting before anyone asks.

— Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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