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
Other area cities are voting on new mayors, school boards, tax issues and more.
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Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
That's why the Aurora City Council will be voting on Monday to move into phase one water restrictions.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Hosted by Riz Ahmed, SNL UK sent up the biggest series on British television with a sketch confronting claims that The Traitors contestants display unconscious racial bias by voting out people of color.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026
As a legal battle plays out, voting rights experts across the political spectrum say the case could have nationwide implications.
—Kristin Scharkey, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
For the 2-K jingle competition, a panel of judges, including Cardi B, will review submissions, before voting opens up to the general public, according to a news release.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Vilma Moreno from Lewisville said the conference had convinced her to support Paxton, despite voting for Cornyn in March.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
The Florida congressman posted a video of Thune seemingly being escorted through Reagan National Airport on Friday, hours after voting to fund DHS without appropriations for Immigration and Customs Enforcement or border security operations.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
Further, forcing suburban commuter cities to sit at the table with the city of San Diego controlling 42 of 100 votes on the SANDAG board is like two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner.
—John Franklin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
That's why the Aurora City Council will be voting on Monday to move into phase one water restrictions.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Hosted by Riz Ahmed, SNL UK sent up the biggest series on British television with a sketch confronting claims that The Traitors contestants display unconscious racial bias by voting out people of color.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026
As a legal battle plays out, voting rights experts across the political spectrum say the case could have nationwide implications.
—Kristin Scharkey, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
For the 2-K jingle competition, a panel of judges, including Cardi B, will review submissions, before voting opens up to the general public, according to a news release.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Vilma Moreno from Lewisville said the conference had convinced her to support Paxton, despite voting for Cornyn in March.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
The Florida congressman posted a video of Thune seemingly being escorted through Reagan National Airport on Friday, hours after voting to fund DHS without appropriations for Immigration and Customs Enforcement or border security operations.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
Further, forcing suburban commuter cities to sit at the table with the city of San Diego controlling 42 of 100 votes on the SANDAG board is like two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner.
—John Franklin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voting
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Bahrain, supported by Jordan and Arab Gulf states, is proposing a United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at helping re-open Hormuz, according to the UAE.—
Arsalan Shahla,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The City Council is now proposing new design and operation standards for data centers and power plants within the city limits.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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And that's certainly something the pope has suggesting himself, right?—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, Buffett struck a notably calm tone on broader markets, suggesting that recent volatility doesn't come close to the kind of dislocations that historically created compelling opportunities for Berkshire.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2026
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He was spotted in a blue jacket and white collared shirt hobnobbing and posing for photos with cast members and other event attendees.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Inspectors found that a detainee showing symptoms of TB was not isolated, posing a potential risk to others.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Voting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voting. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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