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
Jodie Cook, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
And comparing data from various polls taken at disparate points in history isn’t a good solution, because each might use entirely different questions, scales, or thresholds at which someone is considered lonely.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2025
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 Jan. 2025
When those polled were asked specifically about adult transgender female athletes competing on women’s sports teams, 69% opposed it.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Use polls to spark discussion Polls grab attention and drive engagement.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
And comparing data from various polls taken at disparate points in history isn’t a good solution, because each might use entirely different questions, scales, or thresholds at which someone is considered lonely.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
You were polled for Sight and Sound on the best films of 2024.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 Jan. 2025
When those polled were asked specifically about adult transgender female athletes competing on women’s sports teams, 69% opposed it.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 16 Jan. 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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There's always one shot that leaves a golfer shaking his or her head.—
Mike Hutton,
Post-Tribune,
19 July 2017
Verb
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In 2021, researchers from Washington State University surveyed a sample of about 150 incoming first-year students who had pets at home.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Provisions for credit losses of $63.2 million were larger than analysts surveyed by FactSet had anticipated.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2025
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Nearly $2 billion in upgrades would only shave off 10 minutes from the 5.5-hour journey, according to the study. $24 billion in upgrades would trim 35 minutes.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
6 Feb. 2025
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Freeman underwent surgery on Nov. 30 to remove the chip and shave down the spurs.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2025
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He was rushed to Bellevue Hospital, where for a week he was treated for four broken ribs, a fractured skull, concussion and ruptured spleen.—
Katherine Rosman,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2025
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To wit: club ties dotted with skulls, high-contrast block stripes, and slouchy silk knits—ranging in price from $95 to $165.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Jackson has covered the Super Bowl and NBA Finals, and has interviewed iconic figures Usain Bolt, Rob Gronkowski, Jerry Rice, Troy Aikman, Mike Trout, David Ortiz and Roger Clemens.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
31 Jan. 2025
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At one point, as the group was wrapping up an encampment, a volunteer mentioned the name of a woman who’d just been interviewed.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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He was awarded a posthumous Purple Heart, according to another news clipping.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2025
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The Cape/Islands get clipped by a touch of snow briefly tonight.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Customers began slurping Ai Bao’s noodle soups and munching dumplings on Jan. 26, often accompanied by milk teas and espresso drinks.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacramento Bee,
31 Jan. 2025
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Cuellar had no details about the pool noodle other than its color.—
Liam Dillon,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Crews found heavy flames coming from the front of the home and focused their efforts on search and rescue while also cutting holes in the roof of the house to release smoke and gas, the Fire Department said in a social media post.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2025
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Stocks rapidly cut those losses after Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Trump struck a deal to delay the tariffs for one month.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Poll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poll. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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