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noun

Definition of votenext
1
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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vote

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verb

ˈvōt How to pronounce vote (audio)
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
Noun
With that in mind, a vote on AB136 is likely to come Monday evening, hours before the midnight end to the legislative session. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 Bills with an urgency clause require a two-thirds vote in both chambers, rather than a simple majority, to pass to the governor’s desk. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
If Iceland votes yes, things could still fall apart in the months-long talks to reach a formal agreement. — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 With Ossoff’s crucial reelection on the horizon, Democrats voted to pay for a full-time, dedicated party chair. — Patricia Murphy, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vote
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vote
  1. suffrage
  2. ballot
  3. say
  4. propose
  5. share
  6. suggest
  7. voice
  8. pose
Noun
  • Or that women’s suffrage in America was first secured here thanks to a bill introduced in 1869, back when it was called Wyoming Territory.
    — Téa Obreht, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Seneca Falls Convention began on July 19, 1848, a seminal moment for the women's suffrage movement.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of suffrage
Noun
  • Every voter was also asked the same four questions off the ballot — their biggest snub, the most overspent FYC campaign, the network or streamer having the best season and the one win that would actually move the business.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The state accepts absentee and overseas ballots up to 10 days after the primary as long as they were postmarked by Election Day.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of ballot
Noun
  • The Planning Board makes rezoning recommendations to the Mooresville Board of Commissioners, which has final say.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
  • While state and federal courts rule on most issues, ultimately the Supreme Court has the final say on what is constitutional.
    — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of say
Verb
  • Where The Application Fell Short bunq, a Dutch neobank that passed 20 million users across Europe last September, proposed a New York bank offering deposit accounts and unsecured credit cards through a subscription model.
    — AJ Dhaliwal, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • NuCube Energy and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) have begun a research and development project to validate the heat-pipe technology at the heart of NuCube’s proposed advanced microreactor.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of propose
Noun
  • The company attributed the loss mainly to fair-value losses on its convertible redeemable preferred shares, as per its prospectus.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The region typically receives a significant share of its rainfall during this time of year, Weiss said.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of share
Verb
  • Offer a realistic time, suggest a softer plan, and let honesty keep the connection easy.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Some scholars suggest that the gods’ multiple heads and arms signify the dynamic nature of divine action.
    — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggest
Noun
  • Unwilling to expose himself in this moment, Paul Baker juggles both of his competing personas, continuing the bro-y shouting but with a new panic in his voice and in Jack Innanen’s expressions.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The studio has released seven titles that have won 10 Emmy Awards and two Annie Awards, with voice talent including Glenn Close, Jennifer Hudson, Ethan Hawke, John Legend, Lupita Nyong’o, Daisy Ridley and Oprah Winfrey.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of voice
Verb
  • Their focus is principally Travis Kelce, who is reclined on an outdoor sofa, posing for a Tommy Hilfiger campaign.
    — Nick Remsen, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure during winter pose Kyiv’s toughest challenge of the war yet, as per officials and national security experts.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
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“Vote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vote. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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