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
Voters in Tarrant County can head to any polling location in the county to get a jump start on voting ahead of the March 3 election.
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2026
Candidates sniped at each other — though rarely by name — for being too rich, too beholden to special interests or for voting in the past in support of ICE and border wall funding.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Start by voting in the Illinois primary election on March 17.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Rather, the auditor slammed Campbell for previously highlighting her efforts in voting for the audit.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
Among those voting in ourpoll, however, the top issues are taxes and health care affordability.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 21 Feb. 2026
Karen Jaroch of Heritage Action for America pointed to the 2020 election, when 80% of Florida voters approved an amendment to the state Constitution restricting voting to citizens only.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
Democrats demanded new restrictions on federal immigration agents in exchange for voting to fund DHS after Alex Pretti was killed last month in Minneapolis.
—Riley Beggin, Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
The Voter Fraud Database of the Heritage Foundation found only 23 instances of noncitizens voting between 2003 and 2022.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2026
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2026
Candidates sniped at each other — though rarely by name — for being too rich, too beholden to special interests or for voting in the past in support of ICE and border wall funding.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Start by voting in the Illinois primary election on March 17.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Rather, the auditor slammed Campbell for previously highlighting her efforts in voting for the audit.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
Among those voting in ourpoll, however, the top issues are taxes and health care affordability.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 21 Feb. 2026
Karen Jaroch of Heritage Action for America pointed to the 2020 election, when 80% of Florida voters approved an amendment to the state Constitution restricting voting to citizens only.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
Democrats demanded new restrictions on federal immigration agents in exchange for voting to fund DHS after Alex Pretti was killed last month in Minneapolis.
—Riley Beggin, Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
The Voter Fraud Database of the Heritage Foundation found only 23 instances of noncitizens voting between 2003 and 2022.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voting
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The bill aims to bring more efficiency and transparency to the state’s popular school-voucher program by proposing the separation of private-school voucher funds from public-school funds.—
Natalie La Roche Pietri,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2026
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While previous owners left modern renderings proposing extensive redesigns, Gee said his approach will prioritize preservation.—
Brendel Clark,
Freep.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Recent polling data indicates Republican candidates have gained competitive ground, with conservative commentator Steve Hilton leading the field at 17% support, followed by Democrat Eric Swalwell and Republican Chad Bianco tied at 14%, suggesting the race structure favors neither party decisively.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Consider reaching out to a neighbor or colleague and suggesting a get-together — something fun for everyone.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip posing for a family photo with their four children outside at Frogmore House in Windsor.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Those encounters can quickly escalate, posing a danger to students and the public, the Police Department said.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Voting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voting. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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