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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of poll
Hyunsu Yim, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Other polls from the same period showed similar apprehensions.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 25 May 2025
Kff Health News, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
The study polled thousands of live-music fans and found that three out of four care about climate change, support artists taking action on the issue and are ready to follow suit, especially when encouraged by their favorite musicians.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for poll
Noun
Despite polls showing wide gaps between young men and women, gender equality was not among the key policy issues put forward during this election, a stark contrast from the 2022 vote.
—Hyunsu Yim, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Other polls from the same period showed similar apprehensions.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 25 May 2025
Verb
In contrast, about half of people polled also say there are major problems with waste, fraud, and abuse in government health programs, including Medicaid, KFF found.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
The study polled thousands of live-music fans and found that three out of four care about climate change, support artists taking action on the issue and are ready to follow suit, especially when encouraged by their favorite musicians.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for poll
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poll
Noun
-
There's always one shot that leaves a golfer shaking his or her head.—
Mike Hutton,
Post-Tribune,
19 July 2017
-
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
Verb
-
The share of 1,000+ U.S. consumers surveyed who spent $76 or more on skincare in the past six months dropped from 50% in 2023 to 43% in 2025, while spending at the $35 and under price range increased the most, up from 26% to 37%.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
-
The median monthly fee in 12 local cities surveyed by San Diego last year was $32, which included monthly fees of $28 in El Cajon, $23 to $35 in Chula Vista, $28 to $31 in Carlsbad and $29 to $33 in Oceanside.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
Verb
-
An article published that year by The New York Times notes that Davis shaved the front of her head for the part.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
5 June 2025
-
To begin, researchers tried to mimic sun exposure by shaving the dorsal skin of mice and applying cis-urocanic acid (dissolved in water).—
Jay Kakade
June 03,
New Atlas,
3 June 2025
Noun
-
Researchers at the Chega Sofla cemetery, which dates back to the fifth millennium B.C., found the remains of a young woman, whose skull had cranial bandaging, which changes the morphology of the skull.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
-
The man was shot in the head, and sustained a fractured skull and brain bleed.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
12 June 2025
Verb
-
Brown, 55, reportedly interviewed for the Knicks job in 2020.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
-
In Voice Cast Letterman has interviewed the likes of Barack Obama, Tina Fey, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, JAY-Z, Robert Downey Jr., Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Dave Chappelle, Miley Cyrus, Caitlin Clark, and Billie Eilish.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
12 June 2025
Verb
-
Every feather was clipped short; the bullet must have gone the length of the bird’s body cutting feathers and not once drawing blood!—
Percy Brown,
Outdoor Life,
12 June 2025
-
First, trim your nails by clipping straight across to create short tips.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
11 June 2025
Verb
-
Perry’s 10th playoff goal this season cut the Panthers lead to 4-2.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
-
Other options include raising payroll taxes, cutting benefits for future recipients, or a combination of all three.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
Noun
-
The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 June 2025
-
Cone, empire, and dome pendants, like the Laroche Steel Dimmable Pendant, often feature opaque metal or fabric shades that direct light downwards, making this type the optimal choice for task lighting.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Poll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poll. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share