poll
noun
a sampling or collection of opinions on a subject, taken from either a selected or a random group of persons, as for the purpose of analysis.
polls
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present tense formof poll (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Corruption, according to some recent polls, has joined the economy as voters’ most pressing issue.
From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2026
Americans are heading to the polls for the 2026 midterm elections on 3 November.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
Polls opened at 7:00 am and will close at 8:00 pm, with exit polls shortly after that expected to give an indication of the winner.
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026
Kalshi traders reacted to these polls by favoring Gadi Eisenkot, a former chief of staff for the Israel Defense Forces, who ran just ahead of “no one” as the next prime minister.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
Unfortunately, Pierce never made it to the polls.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
