as in proposing
to set before the mind for consideration
I vote we quit working and go out for lunch
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Recent Examples of voting
Some of these same members that are voting on decisions like this are accepting gifts from billionaires.
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NBC news, 10 May 2026
The consequences of the new districts might not be as far-reaching, at least in 2026, as the topline numbers of Trump-voting and Harris-voting districts indicate.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Before securing school board approval, the contract was ratified by IPEA members on April 24, with 54% of its membership voting in favor of the agreement, according to a recent message from the school district to the community.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The board approved ranges that included no increases, voting to support 0-2% hikes for one-year leases and 0-4% hikes for two-year leases.
—Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 8 May 2026
If both voting bodies show up for her, Metcalf becomes a category of one.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 May 2026
On her way home from voting in Hungary, Uzonyi’s neighbor, a staunch Orban supporter, walked on the other side of the street in the opposite direction.
—Alexandra Levy, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Queta, who finished fourth in Most Improved Player voting as a first-year starter, spent too much of the series on the bench due to high foul counts.
—Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
My family was voting already in Louisiana, and the governor stopped it.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
NBC news, 10 May 2026
The consequences of the new districts might not be as far-reaching, at least in 2026, as the topline numbers of Trump-voting and Harris-voting districts indicate.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Before securing school board approval, the contract was ratified by IPEA members on April 24, with 54% of its membership voting in favor of the agreement, according to a recent message from the school district to the community.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The board approved ranges that included no increases, voting to support 0-2% hikes for one-year leases and 0-4% hikes for two-year leases.
—Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 8 May 2026
If both voting bodies show up for her, Metcalf becomes a category of one.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 May 2026
On her way home from voting in Hungary, Uzonyi’s neighbor, a staunch Orban supporter, walked on the other side of the street in the opposite direction.
—Alexandra Levy, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Queta, who finished fourth in Most Improved Player voting as a first-year starter, spent too much of the series on the bench due to high foul counts.
—Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
My family was voting already in Louisiana, and the governor stopped it.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voting
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Another bill, proposing to assess fees on large businesses that don’t provide health insurance to all of their workers, failed after passing the House.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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The two companies are proposing the reusable spacecraft as a means of transporting supplies to space stations and performing autonomous orbital free-flying missions.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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The lawsuit quotes comments on X, formerly known as Twitter, suggesting that at least some customers were moved to purchase Samsung TVs by the apparent endorsement.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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Reports indicate that significant numbers of voters are only now tuning into the campaign as the June primary election approaches, suggesting the race has struggled to maintain sustained engagement or generate early momentum.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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With half the nation posing financial questions to AI, trillions of dollars in savings and investments could ride on the answers.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The couple could be seen posing together in a few photos.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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“Voting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voting. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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