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as in suffrage
the right to formally express one's position or will in an election
in the United States, women were granted the vote by the 19th Amendment in 1920
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2
as in ballot
a piece of paper indicating a person's preferences in an election
dropped her vote into the ballot box
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3
as in say
the right to express a wish, choice, or opinion
he argued for a vote in the matter, since he was going to be affected by the final decision
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as in to propose
to set before the mind for consideration
I vote we quit working and go out for lunch
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Recent Examples of vote
Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 July 2025
Her nomination advanced through a Senate committee—along party lines—earlier this month but is awaiting a full Senate vote on her confirmation.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2025
Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
The Common Council on July 15 voted 8-7 for the measure, which Mayor Cavalier Johnson signed on July 16.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 23 July 2025
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Noun
The chair is just one of 12 votes, and the Fed’s rotating voting panel, which took a slightly hawkish turn this year, will shift again in 2026.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 July 2025
Her nomination advanced through a Senate committee—along party lines—earlier this month but is awaiting a full Senate vote on her confirmation.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2025
Verb
The county Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to launch a know-your-rights training program to provide information to small businesses and workers amid the Trump administration’s ramp-up in immigration enforcement operations, particularly in workplaces.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
The Common Council on July 15 voted 8-7 for the measure, which Mayor Cavalier Johnson signed on July 16.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vote
Noun
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The show also tackles a big historic topic with women’s suffrage.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
29 July 2025
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Poll taxes and literacy tests stripped away suffrage.—
Idrees Kahloon,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
Noun
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At the time, only four candidates had been elected on the first ballot since the initial class of 1936: Bob Feller, Jackie Robinson, Ted Williams and Stan Musial.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Elias tried to block a law banning foreign actors from funneling money into ballot initiatives in Kansas.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Those looking for supercars also want more of a say over just how outrageous their vehicle can look.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
31 July 2025
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In most cases, the final say is the institution president.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Verb
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In response to strong domestic and international criticism, President Zelenskyy is set to propose a bill that will decrease Russian influence while maintaining the anti-corruption agencies’ independence.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Schoemann proposes evaluating the voter roll purging process, hand-counting ballots, and ensuring equitable voting access.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
Noun
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President Trump could use America's economic leverage to demand that America's wealthy allies match our share of investment in new medicines.—
Jeffrey Gerrish,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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The appointment and the first-half performance did not impress investors, who sent shares down 3.8 percent by mid-afternoon at 44 cents, closing down 5.14 percent at 43 cents.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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On the other hand, vague explanations or rigid policies may suggest pay inequities, poor planning, or a top-down management structure.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Though Laila once suggested a $15-$20,000,000 purse as her price to return to the ring, Khalilah questioned whether the fight with Shields and a potential loss would be worth the risk to her legacy.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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The two, then a couple, became the central faces, voices and songwriters of the group for the four decades that followed.—
Maria Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Osbourne was one of the most iconic figures in rock, molding the sound and perception of heavy metal with his one-of-a-kind voice and shocking antics.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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Sarah Roemer and Chad Michael Murray pose for an adorable pic with kids at the Freakier Friday premiere at El Capitan Theatre on July 22 in Los Angeles.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Batteries used in electric vehicles pose a fire risk, and these fires can be difficult to extinguish.—
Connor Giffin,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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“Vote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vote. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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