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 Heading into the midterm elections, AI now ranks as a key issue in races that will help decide control of both chambers of Congress. — Jeff Masonand Michael Shepard Bloomberg, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026 Victories by Germany’s AfD in state elections have thrown the viability of the country’s government into doubt, while France’s National Rally is the odds-on favorite to win next year’s presidential election. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026 The defeat came amid protests sparked by an elderly woman’s eviction, and could deepen public anger and fuel speculation about early elections. — Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Sessions testified as a defense witness that Rivera recruited him to help persuade Maduro to step down and allow democratic elections. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026 Only to see them, after winning elections, get strong-armed by the party, then offer lame excuses as to why. — Colleen Kujawa, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026 All but four Republicans voted against the measure despite concerns that GOP candidates will face fallout in November’s midterm elections from the war’s economic costs. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elections
  1. options
  2. choices
  3. alternatives
  4. votes
Noun
  • The county’s options for the facility range from holding Discovery Place in default and taking over the nature museum to accepting Discovery Place’s terms and giving the organization decades to repay the debt, staff said.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Argentina’s program is poised to be one of the most popular options on the market, due to the country's comparative proximity to the United States, strong economy, and passport power.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of options
Noun
  • Under the state's system, ballots that display voters' choices and electronic ballot images created by the scanners that read them are randomized.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Verizon’s decision to drop Starz deprives its customers of access to a unique slate of programming that cannot be found anywhere else and leaves viewers with fewer choices.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of choices
Noun
  • This mandated that at least 10% of locally generated, unrestricted revenue be allocated to incarceration alternatives, advancing what was called the county’s Care First, Jails Last vision.
    — Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Topo Chico is bubbling back onto store shelves after a monthslong absence that left fans of the cult-favorite mineral water scrambling for alternatives.
    — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of alternatives
Noun
  • During a period of difficult economic conditions, the city council votes to allow sales only to city residents.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The officeholder also serves as president of the State Senate and can cast tie-breaking legislative votes.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of votes

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“Elections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elections. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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