1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in ballot
a piece of paper indicating a person's preferences in an election
dropped her vote into the ballot box
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in to propose
to set before the mind for consideration
I vote we quit working and go out for lunch
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of vote
Arkansas Online, 16 Aug. 2025
Wednesday’s vote was meant to be final, but outraged citizens across the state should keep up the pressure.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
Sarah Min, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2025
The California Coastal Commission voted Friday, Aug. 15, to approve the permit application filed by Code Four, the air show’s organizer.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vote
Noun
The letter placed at his door Friday admonished him for that vote and called on him to vote against cuts to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and public education when Congress returns to Washington, D.C., in September.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Aug. 2025
Wednesday’s vote was meant to be final, but outraged citizens across the state should keep up the pressure.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Fed minutes next week could also illustrate the current dynamic at the central bank, given that the last meeting had two policymakers dissenting from the group and voting in favor of lower interest rates.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2025
The California Coastal Commission voted Friday, Aug. 15, to approve the permit application filed by Code Four, the air show’s organizer.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vote
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vote
Noun
-
As the suffrage movement grew, women painters took up banners alongside sculptors, models, writers, musicians, teachers, doctors, dancers, college women, and thousands of others, with many Chase students among them.—
Anne Halsey,
JSTOR Daily,
6 Aug. 2025
-
The show also tackles a big historic topic with women’s suffrage.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
29 July 2025
Noun
-
The state of Missouri will impose a 10% tax on sports betting, with the first $5 million allocated to a fund intended to help prevent compulsive gambling, according to ballot language.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
18 Aug. 2025
-
The Legislature must still approve the maps, a constitutional amendment and a special election next week for the redistricting proposition to make it onto the ballot.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
But three in five say spending on social activities impacts their financial goals, according to a new Ally Bank survey.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
-
The two even had some say in who was cast, sitting in on auditions.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
In fact, Pritzker proposed a ban on phones in the classroom — not a panacea by any means, but certainly a positive first step in making schools a place where kids can focus on their studies and their interpersonal relationships instead of being glued to a tiny screen.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
-
Johnson proposed the city adopt higher procurement policy standards for organization Charlotte contracts with, which could include an expectation for higher employee wages.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
-
As for the third quarter, FactSet analysts raised their earnings per share (EPS) estimates, despite the persistent macro headwinds.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
But if weight loss is your goal, her research suggests the gym may not hold the solution.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
-
Trump had recently suggested that a meeting could happen soon.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
And, sadly, his voice is as necessary as ever: The recent murders of George Floyd and other Black men and women at the hands of the police prove that Do the Right Thing’s racial injustice is still very much with us.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
16 Aug. 2025
-
His credits also included voice work on Batman Beyond and The Wild Thornberrys, along with roles on the web series The Bay and Studio City.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
In another case, aerial imagery helped stakeholders monitor a rising river in British Columbia that posed severe flood risks.—
Gary Weinstein,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
-
The last few years have seen Chimaev face criticism due to his ties to notorious Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov – the two have posed together for photos and Kadyrov attended Chimaev’s wedding in 2022.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Vote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vote. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share