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
Verb
  • However, Vance is proposing substantial changes to ACA health insurance coverage that could lead to the elimination of the ACA’s protection against insurers levying higher premiums on individuals in poor health.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Kamala Harris is proposing them.
    Stefan Becket, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of proposing
Verb
  • Fruit flies, like humans, can get drunk, sing and be kept awake with coffee, suggesting similarities in our brains.
    Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Friday’s job market figures in the US were very strong, suggesting that in fact there was no need for a large rate cut.
    Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of suggesting
Verb
  • The area of showers and thunderstorms will likely move slowly, posing a rainfall risk in southern and central Florida next week, regions that are still reeling from Hurricane Helene.
    NBC News, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The pooch, Bing, was in attendance for the screening, posing with Watts on the red carpet and joining her onstage during a post-film Q&A.
    Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of posing
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