voting

verb

Definition of votingnext
present participle of vote
as in proposing
to set before the mind for consideration I vote we quit working and go out for lunch

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  1. proposing
  2. suggesting
  3. posing
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  • Matthews Arena, on the Northeastern campus, would not be a viable option at least right now, as the school is proposing a new multipurpose athletic facility where Matthews currently sits.
    Hailey Salvian, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Imagine proposing a rule to fundamentally change a sport that’s been around for more than 50 years.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of proposing
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  • But privately, Musk has been critical of NASA's plans, suggesting that the Artemis Program has been moving too slowly and is too reliant on contractors who seek cost-plus government contracts and are less interested in delivering results.
    Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Nippon Steel sharply criticized the decision in a statement on Friday, suggesting the company may take legal action.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of suggesting
Verb
  • Wind chills in this region could reach 20 degrees, posing a significant threat to people and property.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Wind chills in this region could reach 20 degrees, posing a significant threat to people and property.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of posing
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