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
The vote passed 3-2, along party lines, with the court’s two Democratic commissioners voting against the ceiling.
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Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
Frank Prezzato pleaded guilty to one count of election law-voting absentee and in person.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The decision to unionize requires voting and other procedures that can lead to legal challenges by employees and employers.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
This week, the men are voting for two women to go home.
—Kristen Baldwin September 2, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Anna Gomez, the FCC's only Democrat, won't be voting for Carr's plan.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
At least as far as public opinion is concerned, voting by mail is here to stay.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
That one did pass the Assembly Standing Committee on Judiciary, with Pacheco voting no.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
One Democrat, Councilor Nick Roberts, joined four Republicans on the committee in voting to approve the idea, but they were overruled by six Democrats.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 31 Aug. 2025
Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
Frank Prezzato pleaded guilty to one count of election law-voting absentee and in person.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The decision to unionize requires voting and other procedures that can lead to legal challenges by employees and employers.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
This week, the men are voting for two women to go home.
—Kristen Baldwin September 2, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Anna Gomez, the FCC's only Democrat, won't be voting for Carr's plan.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
At least as far as public opinion is concerned, voting by mail is here to stay.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
That one did pass the Assembly Standing Committee on Judiciary, with Pacheco voting no.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
One Democrat, Councilor Nick Roberts, joined four Republicans on the committee in voting to approve the idea, but they were overruled by six Democrats.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voting
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Although what Sheba and Revealense are proposing could reshape access to care, gaining approval across markets is a different game altogether and is often a long process.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The nine-member group will be tasked with evaluating the tour's competitive formats and proposing improvements.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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Critics question the plan, suggesting the historic building be incorporated into a more substantial development.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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Reports surfaced this week suggesting that Chelsea Clinton may be considering a run for Congress in New York's 12th District, where longtime Democratic Representative Jerry Nadler has announced his retirement.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The two stuck close to each other's sides while posing for the cameras, even deciding to share a smooch to celebrate the exciting night.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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By mid-2025, lead times for large power transformers had stretched beyond 30 months, with some units requiring up to four years for delivery—posing serious risks to grid reliability and expansion.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Voting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voting. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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