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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There's always one shot that leaves a golfer shaking his or her head.—
Mike Hutton,
Post-Tribune,
19 July 2017
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Delimitros said one of the truck’s side view mirrors struck her in the head, causing minor injuries.—
David Hernandez,
sandiegouniontribune.com,
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
Verb
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Planners say it’s expected to shave 12 minutes off travel times for buses and commuters and five minutes for others.—
Adrian Rodriguez,
The Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2025
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And while Clay may face a battle to expand its use cases within a larger organization, companies that start shaving several percentage points off of their operating expenses will be difficult to pull away from Clay, said Meritech’s Alex Kurland, who led the new funding round.—
Alex Konrad,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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For the next eight months, Isabella was in and out of the hospital and underwent two follow-up surgeries to clean out an infection around the surgical site and replace part of her skull with a titanium mesh plate.—
Liz McNeil,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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The surgery, called a pars plana vitrectomy with air tamponade, is commonly performed to fix retina tears or detachments by replacing part of the vitreous fluid inside the eye with air, thereby allowing the eye to maintain its shape in your skull after a portion has been removed.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
21 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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Grizzard is the sixth candidate to interview with the Bucs, including three members of the Rams’ coaching staff: quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone, offensive assistant/pass game specialist Nate Scheelhaase and tight ends coach/pass game coordinator Nick Caley.—
Rick Stroud,
Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The president-elect also briefly reflected on the assassination attempt against him last summer in Butler, Pennsylvania, when a gunman clipped his ear before law enforcement killed the shooter.—
Olivia Rinaldi,
CBS News,
19 Jan. 2025
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The end came when Procházka clipped Hill with a left and rocked him to the mat with a punishing right.—
Brian Martin,
Orange County Register,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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As a pasta alternative, thinly slice them into zucchini noodles. 7.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
21 Jan. 2025
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Flaming Ox specialties are beef noodle soup, rice bowls and popcorn chicken.—
Laura Ness,
The Mercury News,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Each student will receive a collection of cut flower seeds for the Spring season.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2025
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Giants starter Jason Pinnock was cut while playing under Manuel for the Jets in 2021.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Poll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poll. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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