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
Necessary changes include the appointment of neutral electoral authorities, voting registration updates and the ability of opposition candidates to run for office without government interference.
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Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
Voters can also request a replacement ballot or a ballot in one of 18 languages besides English, or ask questions before voting, at a vote center.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 23 May 2026
Shortly afterward, Senate Republicans abruptly left Washington without voting on a roughly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies.
—Eric Tucker, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Supervisor of Elections Wendy Sartory Link is planning 28 sites early voting in August and November, up from 26 sites in 2024, Novoa said.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
The trip occurred as many people are voting in primaries leading into the November general election while having to absorb the rising costs of gasoline, groceries, utility bills, jewelry, women’s clothing, airplane tickets and delivery services.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Republicans scored big when the Virginia Supreme Court threw out a voting new map approved by voters that would've netted congressional Democrats as many as four more seats.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Ad war escalates Democratic candidate for governor, and former Atlanta mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms (center) leaves a voting precinct with her family after voting in the Georgia Democratic primary last week.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
Clearly, the move is to get leftists motivated just enough to want to stick it to the anti-DSA police union by voting for Huang.
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
Voters can also request a replacement ballot or a ballot in one of 18 languages besides English, or ask questions before voting, at a vote center.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 23 May 2026
Shortly afterward, Senate Republicans abruptly left Washington without voting on a roughly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies.
—Eric Tucker, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Supervisor of Elections Wendy Sartory Link is planning 28 sites early voting in August and November, up from 26 sites in 2024, Novoa said.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
The trip occurred as many people are voting in primaries leading into the November general election while having to absorb the rising costs of gasoline, groceries, utility bills, jewelry, women’s clothing, airplane tickets and delivery services.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Republicans scored big when the Virginia Supreme Court threw out a voting new map approved by voters that would've netted congressional Democrats as many as four more seats.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Ad war escalates Democratic candidate for governor, and former Atlanta mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms (center) leaves a voting precinct with her family after voting in the Georgia Democratic primary last week.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
Clearly, the move is to get leftists motivated just enough to want to stick it to the anti-DSA police union by voting for Huang.
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voting
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So Contra Costa Community College District officials are proposing a $920 million bond measure on the June 2 ballot to renovate or replace some of the key structures.—
East Bay Times editorial,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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Convention and government facilities The city is proposing another $100 million bond to finance capital improvement projects for city conventions facilities and other government buildings.—
Dylan Lysen
May 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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There are swaths of empty seats during every home game, suggesting some season ticket holders are choosing to stay home.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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The astronaut was not named, but a China Manned Space Agency representative stated that the pilot and payload specialist are able to perform each other's roles, suggesting that one of the two will stay for a full year in space.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
24 May 2026
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Years later, a photo from that day emerged after Georgia beat Portugal at the 2024 European Championship in Germany — a pre-teen Kvaratskhelia, craning to be seen, posing alongside his hero.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The industry has been well aware of the risks of the types of chemical accidents that can lead to a thermal runaway reaction, posing the risk of an explosion.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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“Voting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voting. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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