preselections

noun

Definition of preselectionsnext
plural of preselection
as in candidates

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  1. candidates
  2. nominees
  3. appointees
Noun
  • The law, set to go into effect next year, also gives election officials and candidates the power to sue in response to misleading election deepfakes.
    Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
  • While California law does not mandate automatic recounts, both candidates have been seeking donations to fund one if that does happen.
    Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of candidates
Noun
  • The nominees for the 42nd Golden Joystick Awards have finally been revealed.
    Matt Gardner, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The nominees will be named on November 8, and the sixty-seventh annual Grammy Awards will be held on February 2, 2025.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of nominees
Noun
  • Critics likened the mass resignations, followed by Johnson’s unveiling of a new slate of appointees the next week, to a power grab.
    Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Harris is not making hard promises many tech people are eager to see, some of which include dismissing appointees the Big Tech industry sees as hostile, people familiar with the meetings told the outlet.
    Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of appointees
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Thesaurus Entries Near preselections

preselection

preselections

preselects

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“Preselections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preselections. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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