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  • present tense form of poll (3rd person singular).

polls

NOUN
election
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appointment ballot balloting decision poll primary referendum selection
STRONG
alternative choice determination franchise judgment option preference ticket
WEAK
vote-casting
NOUN
polling booth
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ballot box polling place
WEAK
balloting place voting machine

Example Sentences

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Polls have closed and ballots are still being counted for results in the California governor's race.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Polls show that over 1 million job seekers used AI in 2025 to scan their resumes for keywords, or even to write their resumes or cover letters.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Polls suggest a June 21 run-off between Cepeda and millionaire lawyer Abelardo De la Espriella, as no candidate is projected to have enough support to win the first ballot outright.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Polls show a substantial portion of the electorate views her unfavorably because of her handling of the Palisades fire.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Polls consistently showed him with only a tenuous lead over Mitt Romney.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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