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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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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
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
Amazon has defeated union organizing votes twice at a facility in Bessemer, Alabama, as well as at a second Staten Island facility next to the one that voted for the union, as well as one just outside of Albany, New York.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
Nate Jones, Vulture, 15 Feb. 2025
Youngkin's idea was voted down by both legislative chambers at the end of January.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Earlier today, my cabinet and I held an emergency vote.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
Amazon has defeated union organizing votes twice at a facility in Bessemer, Alabama, as well as at a second Staten Island facility next to the one that voted for the union, as well as one just outside of Albany, New York.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
Verb
The Golden Globes are voted on by a few hundred random journalists who have no overlap with the film industry at large.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 15 Feb. 2025
Youngkin's idea was voted down by both legislative chambers at the end of January.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vote
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They have been involved in advocating for the protection of Native Americans’ rights, were early abolitionists and had many leaders involved in the women’s suffrage movement, according to History.com.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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These moments were not radical signs of social change, but helped to birth a movement of collective action that would drive the rest of the 19th century through labor unions, social reforms, and women’s suffrage.—
Elizabeth M. Reese / Made by History,
TIME,
26 Nov. 2024
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In the Central Valley, voters in Tulare and Kern counties will cast ballots next week to fill the state Assembly vacancy left by Bakersfield Republican Vince Fong, who was elected last year to the U.S. House of Representatives.—
Laura J. Nelson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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More than 55% of voters in Kittitas County cast their ballots for President Donald Trump in November, bucking the trend of a state where Trump's opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, received more than 57% of the votes in the 2024 presidential race, according to state voting records.—
Stepheny Price,
Fox News,
19 Feb. 2025
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City insert matching rights or buy-back clauses in most sales, so could have a say in his next move.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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If legislatures make laws governing how wildlife should be managed, the public no longer has a say.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
13 Feb. 2025
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Trump proposed capping indirect costs in his previous administration, but the effort was unsuccessful.—
Katherine Dillinger,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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The legislature continues proposes to cut their autonomy to fix their own issues and forcing police to become evictions judges and ICE agents while cutting their funding.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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At the same time, polling has shown that U.S. adults tend to overestimate the share of the federal budget that is spent on foreign aid.—
Linley Sanders,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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The bottom line is Bouchard is an exceptional NHL defenceman who has been on the good side of 50 percent goal share at five-on-five, delivered impressive scoring results and played brilliant hockey in last year’s playoffs.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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During a news briefing the following day, President Donald Trump baselessly suggested the collision was the result of the Federal Aviation Administration’s diversity hiring goals.—
Katie Smith,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Some research, including a 2014 study of twins in China, suggests that genetics may play a role, with both grandiosity and entitlement seeming to be shared more by the twins than by other siblings.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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The Friends of the Carmel Valley Library are actively making their voices heard by initiating a Yellow Card Campaign.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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With bold determination, Vice President Harris fights for justice, amplifies the voices of the marginalized, and stands as a beacon of hope.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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An earlier criminal complaint also included a selfie of four men posing with luxury items –– this time from Burrow’s Cincinnati home in December.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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With the EUROs 2024 posing a massive opportunity to drive engagement, Mail Sport set a bold goal: to maintain relevance as a go-to source for fans without relying on traditional IP assets.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Vote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vote. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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