1
as in to survey
to go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information
assigned to poll residents on their views about a program for recycling
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2
as in to shave
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
time to poll the sheep's wool
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Recent Examples of poll
Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2025
Indeed, polls consistently indicate that many European voters are skeptical of, unsettled by or outright hostile to the American president.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 21 May 2025
Andy Swift, TVLine, 17 May 2025
Given the limited choices, Russin polled the cadre of creditor lawyers in attendance both online and in court.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2025
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Noun
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is the strongest 2026 Republican Senate candidate to challenge Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) in Georgia, a poll showed.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2025
Indeed, polls consistently indicate that many European voters are skeptical of, unsettled by or outright hostile to the American president.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 21 May 2025
Verb
TVLine has been polling our readers all season long, and the results are always neck and neck.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 17 May 2025
Given the limited choices, Russin polled the cadre of creditor lawyers in attendance both online and in court.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poll
Noun
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Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.—
John Roach,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
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Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.—
J. Harry Jones,
Ramona Sentinel,
19 July 2017
Verb
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Nationwide Retirement Institute, a division of the Nationwide insurance and financial services company, surveyed more than 1,000 Americans to gauge their thoughts on living a really long time.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Ramer’s study surveyed FARs and university presidents from around the country to identify best practices for the role, laying the foundation for the first Faculty Athletics Representative Handbook, which the NCAA released shortly thereafter.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Inside the prison, they were forced to kneel as their heads were shaved by guards.—
Nidia Cavazos,
CBS News,
23 May 2025
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Fred’s highlight this season has been shaving his beard.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Between 1995 and 2013, a skull and bone fragments washed ashore on the beaches of South Jersey, including in Longport, Margate and Ocean City.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
23 May 2025
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The report does, however, include the detail that the ball that killed Felix must have been traveling at over 100 miles per hour to cause the skull fracture.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Author Susan Dominus interviewed six families with high-achieving siblings for her latest book on raising successful children.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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When interviewing candidates, probe for signs of this natural hunger.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Dorothy had her hair done, The Tinman got oiled up, The Scarecrow got brand new straws, and The Cowardly Lion had his mane curled and his claws clipped.—
Debbi Kickham,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Our top picks Runner-Up: SoulCycle At-Home Bike, $2,500 Shop the best exercise bikes Ready to clip in?—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Republican bill cuts Medicaid for unemployed, undocumented children, Planned Parenthood How much do Americans rely on programs like Medicaid and Social Security?—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Vought compared it to the 1997 Balanced Budget Agreement, which, at the time, cut spending by over $200 billion and did as the name suggests.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
22 May 2025
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For example, Palladio’s Church of the Redentore, built in Venice in 1577, features minaret-like towers flanking a large dome.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
24 May 2025
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Kim was also seen walking to a large aircraft with four engines and a radar dome mounted on the fuselage.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2025
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“Poll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poll. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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