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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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2
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
Noun
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In 1872, more than 150 years ago, Virginia Woodhull, an activist in the suffrage movement, became the first woman to run for president as a member of the National EqualRights Party.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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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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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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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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The Huntersville Board of Commissioners, which has final say, is scheduled to consider and vote on the developer’s rezoning request on March 18.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2025
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In short, the generative AI will discuss the thinking time aspects with the user, of which the user then gets the final say on the amount of thinking time that will be utilized for a prompt or when used on a default basis.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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That committee oversees Medicaid, which is expected to bear much of the cuts. Senate Republicans, working on their own plan, have not proposed similar deep cuts.—
Phil Galewitz,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2025
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As proposed, the framework creates friction in the very U.S.-India tech cooperation that will be vital to countering China’s global tech influence.—
Janet Egan,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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Other options on the table that could lead to coverage losses include imposing work requirements and lowering the federal share of spending for the Medicaid expansion population.—
Peter Sullivan,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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This season, the same unit is still outscoring opponents (55 percent goal share) but at a less impressive level.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In the final shot of Mullen standing by the water, De Niro's face suggests so much: regret, worry, or even satisfaction with what he's done.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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The experts also suggest washing sweaters made of protein fibers and synthetic material (acrylic, nylon and others) separately. Put them in a mesh bag and wash with cold water only.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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Bell and Menzel voice sisters Anna and Elsa, respectively, while Gad is the voice of Olaf, their childhood snowman brought to life by Elsa's magic.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
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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Image Those actions have raised questions, even among moderate Brazilians, about whether Justice Moraes was posing his own threat to democracy.—
Jack Nicas,
New York Times,
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 3 Mar. 2025.
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