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
Griselda Flores, Billboard, 22 July 2025
Incumbent Michelle Wu now is getting 60% of the vote, according to a new Suffolk University poll, heading for margins similar to what Flynn and Menino typically reached during their long mayoral reigns.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 22 July 2025
Mike Snider, USA Today, 22 July 2025
However, when polled on the topic, Americans say the government should disclose more.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
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Noun
Editor’s Note: The weekly New Music Latin poll results are posted if the poll generates over 1,000 votes.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 22 July 2025
Incumbent Michelle Wu now is getting 60% of the vote, according to a new Suffolk University poll, heading for margins similar to what Flynn and Menino typically reached during their long mayoral reigns.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 22 July 2025
Verb
Coca-Cola revenue rises despite economic 'uncertainty' Coca-Cola's comparable revenue rose nearly 2.5% to $12.62 billion in the second quarter of 2025, beating estimates of $12.58 billion, based on analysts polled by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 22 July 2025
However, when polled on the topic, Americans say the government should disclose more.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 20 July 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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For the report, which will be released today, the company surveyed 2,206 doctors and nurses from 109 countries this past spring.—
Victoria Feng,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The poll surveyed 1,402 Americans between June 2 and 26.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
Verb
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July 22 could end up being the shortest of 2025, with Earth's rotation shaving off about 1.34 milliseconds from the usual 86,400 seconds.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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July 9 was the first of three days in which a millisecond or more could be shaved off the clock on account of how the moon's position relative to Earth is influencing our planet's rotation.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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The skull, last documented in 1997, is believed to remain in the vault, although its precise condition is not fully known.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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The 10-month-old baby was taken to a hospital with a skull fracture and retinal hemorrhages, which caused a brain bleed, KDKA reported.—
Mike Stunson,
Miami Herald,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Officers interviewed two people who were inside the house.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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Though Cheryl Larson was unable to be interviewed, detectives spoke with her friends and neighbors from that time.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
14 July 2025
Verb
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But clipping in a hair topper or something like a fake ponytail can provide immediate gratification.—
Jessica Hartshorn,
Flow Space,
18 July 2025
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Some young families attended with their children as well as young professionals dressed in business casual with IDs clipped to their waist.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
17 July 2025
Verb
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The National Endowment for the Humanities cut the grant this spring.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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The Oak Ridge Boys, Reba McEntire, Jeannie C. Riley, Connie Smith and the duo of Charlie Louvin and Melba Montgomery were among the acts who cut her songs.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
Noun
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World Atlas recommends touring the bronze bell foundry, solar towers and concrete domes.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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The United States has entered the peak of summer and a new heat dome — sealing in all that hot, humid air — is about to make millions of people feel every bit of it.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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“Poll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poll. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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