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 fund was created at a Thursday meeting of the performing arts center's board of trustees, with the members voting unanimously to acknowledge the president's contributions to the center by all legal means.
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Emma Nicholson, CBS News, 15 June 2026
In those years, neighborhood bosses used the literacy test and English-only ballots to hold onto their power and keep Puerto Ricans from voting for minority candidates.
—Robert Polner, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
The now multi-agency effort to crack down on voting fraud comes ahead of midterm elections in November.
—Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2026
Analysts warn of high volatility due to the company’s lack of profitability and Musk’s 85% control over voting shares.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
In 2024, the Senate barely missed its midnight deadline before voting to approve a bill that was then signed by President Joe Biden, a Democrat, creating a brief lapse.
—Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Lander has also criticized Goldman for voting alongside Republicans to censure Representative Rashida Tlaib, a Democrat and the only Palestinian American serving in Congress, over her use of the phrase from the river to the sea in the immediate aftermath of October 7.
—Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
Musk, who is CEO, chief technical officer and chairman of the board at SpaceX, is supposed to have 85% of voting power in the company.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Caufield was listed first on 45 ballots, beating out Los Angeles Kings captain Anže Kopitar, a three-time Lady Byng winner, and Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson, who finished 10th in voting last season.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Emma Nicholson, CBS News, 15 June 2026
In those years, neighborhood bosses used the literacy test and English-only ballots to hold onto their power and keep Puerto Ricans from voting for minority candidates.
—Robert Polner, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
The now multi-agency effort to crack down on voting fraud comes ahead of midterm elections in November.
—Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2026
Analysts warn of high volatility due to the company’s lack of profitability and Musk’s 85% control over voting shares.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
In 2024, the Senate barely missed its midnight deadline before voting to approve a bill that was then signed by President Joe Biden, a Democrat, creating a brief lapse.
—Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Lander has also criticized Goldman for voting alongside Republicans to censure Representative Rashida Tlaib, a Democrat and the only Palestinian American serving in Congress, over her use of the phrase from the river to the sea in the immediate aftermath of October 7.
—Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
Musk, who is CEO, chief technical officer and chairman of the board at SpaceX, is supposed to have 85% of voting power in the company.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Caufield was listed first on 45 ballots, beating out Los Angeles Kings captain Anže Kopitar, a three-time Lady Byng winner, and Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson, who finished 10th in voting last season.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voting
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All of it came out of an American research enterprise that the federal government is now proposing to fundamentally rewire for no good reason.—
David J. Skorton,
STAT,
12 June 2026
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The developer is proposing a 411-unit multifamily complex at 10840 Ballantyne Commons Parkway in Ballantyne.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Two new hotels are also in development suggesting that the resort is preparing for a lot more visitors.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Xiaomi said the functions featured in the footage are already production-ready, suggesting that the technology is nearing commercial deployment.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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The Dior gown that Dovima wore while posing between elephants for Richard Avedon was a Saint Laurent design.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
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Keith moved into the center of the balcony, posing and laughing.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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“Voting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voting. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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