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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Councilman Bobby Wilson calls that way too high, especially with utility bills rising and the Pittsburgh Public School board proposing a tax increase of its own.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
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Trump's raving about the small cars followed his announcement proposing to ease the stringent fuel efficiency requirements made under former President Joe Biden's administration.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
5 Dec. 2025
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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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Ask Maps can also create a vacation itinerary by suggesting points of interest (and recommend the appropriate attire based on the weather).—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
12 June 2026
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The post started with a video of Dobrev posing in front of a mirror while wearing a white Knicks shirt which just barely extended past her hips, pairing the shirt with just a black sleep mask and no pants.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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This year, 63% of cybersecurity leaders express their growing concern that AI is being used to generate deepfakes, posing a threat to digital trust.—
Christian Perry,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Voting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voting. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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