elections

noun

plural of election
as in options
the power, right, or opportunity to choose at the country inn, breakfast in bed is entirely at the election of the guest

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Recent Examples of elections Talwani, nominated to the bench by President Barack Obama, agreed to block it for the midterm elections. — Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026 And, during the past several weeks, data centers have become increasingly toxic in midterm elections across the country. — Dan Kaufman, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2026 At roughly two months out from the midterm elections, Democrats have seized on gas prices that have surged due to the Iran war to press affordability issues and make their case for a change of leadership down the ballot in November. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2026 The case went to trial after Santanella filed a civil lawsuit against Tyler and a series of officials that included the Enfield town clerk, the registrar of voters, state elections enforcement commission, and the Secretary of the State’s office. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026 None of this is expected to happen until after municipal elections, scheduled for the end of October. — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 For 14 days, Talwani agreed to halt enforcement of several key provisions of the Postal Service's rule for the upcoming elections, which will determine which party controls the House and Senate. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 Without control of the White House or Governor’s Mansion, the state party would play an outsized role in whether Democrats would win or lose in the upcoming elections. — Patricia Murphy, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The move stalled the directive for a second time only about a week before the first mail ballots are due to be sent out for the rapidly approaching midterm elections. — Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elections
  1. options
  2. choices
  3. alternatives
  4. votes
Noun
  • The deadline has passed for players to be eligible for the postseason if waived by another team, so Las Vegas has to look outside the WNBA for options.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • And while von Furstenberg gravitated to something more minimalist and streamlined for her look, there’s plenty of options out there for the more flamboyant sun-seekers, too.
    — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of options
Noun
  • The Sun conjoins Mercury in Virgo and your 1st House of Self, sharpening your voice, presence, choices, and personal direction.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Clients are looking for a partner who grasps their objectives, assists with key financial choices, and adapts alongside them as their circumstances shift, said Scott Stearsman, head of Premier and branch banking at Truist.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of choices
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Huawei and other Chinese companies have ramped up efforts to build alternatives.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The dearth of Patriot interceptors in Europe would leave few alternatives for shooting down Russia’s more advanced ballistic missiles, which can be combined with swarms of inexpensive drones to overwhelm defenses, experts say.
    — Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of alternatives
Noun
  • In any event, Bret is sufficiently moved to start lying and counting extra votes for Debbie.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Mazzei did best with votes cast on Election Day, after Drummond had criticized the president’s plan to import beef to ameliorate the effects of his tariffs.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of votes

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“Elections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elections. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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