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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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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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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
Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
Davidson and Massie, given their votes on that legislation, are not exactly bellwethers for the rest of their party.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 5 June 2025
Ryan Ballogg, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
In February, the City Council voted unanimously to censure Blain amid allegations of vote trading, threatening recalls against colleagues and attempting to use law enforcement to silence critics.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
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Noun
Ono, Hosseini and UF also did not comment after the 10-6 vote against the president-elect on Tuesday.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
Davidson and Massie, given their votes on that legislation, are not exactly bellwethers for the rest of their party.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 5 June 2025
Verb
After last year’s election brought a change of board members, Commissioner George Kruse moved in February to research options for a new pet sale ban and the board voted unanimously to do so.
—Ryan Ballogg, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
In February, the City Council voted unanimously to censure Blain amid allegations of vote trading, threatening recalls against colleagues and attempting to use law enforcement to silence critics.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vote
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Following the faith’s core beliefs in nonviolence and justice, Quakers have demonstrated for the abolition of slavery, in favor of the suffrage movement, against both World Wars, and the U.S. roles in the wars in Vietnam and Afghanistan, said Ross Brubeck, 38, one of the Quaker march organizers.—
Luis Andres Henao,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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Bringing Down the Duke Bringing Down the Duke (A League of Extraordinary Women) $18 $10 Amazon Set in 19th-century England, the story follows the daughter of a poor vicar whose scholarship to the University of Oxford hinges on her support for the women’s suffrage movement.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
1 May 2025
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In November, the U.S. Supreme Court declined the GOP’s emergency request to intervene as ballots were being cast.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The two sides will argue over whether the president has the authority to direct the election commission, which was created by Congress as an independent agency after the Florida ballot debacle during the 2000 presidential election.—
Leah Willingham,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Well, now is your chance to have your say on all the above topics (and more) below.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Many of the commenters felt like the poster was justified in walking out of the dinner, emphasizing that her parents don't have a say in her life.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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The goal for the ordinance is to limit the out-of-pocket fees for potential renters when applying to rental properties, according to Councilwoman Sarah Moore, who first proposed the ordinance to the City Council at its March 4 meeting.—
Grace Hurt,
Arkansas Online,
28 May 2025
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Competition for the brightest students, researchers, and faculty is fierce: Florida has the fourth-largest number of medical schools of any state and several more are proposed.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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The number of mid-level touring artists dropped from 19% to 12% recently, while even superstars saw their share decrease from 44% to 36%.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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Since at the time of Amer’s earnings announcement last week Trump’s had already backed off the 145% rate, shares rallied under the realization the profit hit would be far less for the year.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
2 June 2025
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Though, in the past, Lee has made comments critical of past U.S. foreign policy and appeared to suggest South Korea’s strategic neutrality in the great power rivalry between Washington and Beijing, in this campaign Lee has reaffirmed his support behind the U.S.-South Korea alliance.—
Jong Eun Lee,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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The 4% rule prompts many financial planners to suggest Americans should aim to save $1 million for retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Of late, Arteta’s voice has tended to carry most authority on first-team transfers.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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His towering, bald-headed frame shrouded in floor-length coats and a distinctive voice that meshes a bellow with a whine are forever linked with the alt-grunge-goth-rock that thundered through the ‘90s.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Openly feuding with Trump could pose multiple hurdles for Tesla and the rest of Musk's sprawling business empire.—
Chris Kirkham,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Follow these recommendations from the NWS to stay safe in heavy rain: Beware of swollen waterways: During heavy rain, avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
7 June 2025
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“Vote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vote. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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