International observers counted up the ballot.
Source: tatoeba (241413)
Ballot
/ˈbælət/
Synonyms for "ballot" (90 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (18)
Strong matches (27)
electenfranchisementfagot votefranchisegraveyard votehand votehare systemindiana ballotlist systemlong ballotmassachusetts ballotnaynononpartisan ballotnontransferable voteoffice-block ballotparty emblemparty-column ballotplebisciteplebiscitum
Noun(4 words)
Related words (45)
pollpollingpreferential votingproportional representationproxyrecord votereferendumrepresentationright to voterising votesample ballotsaysecret ballotshort ballotshow of handssingle voteslatesnap votesplit ticketstraight ticket
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: vote, absentee ballot, australian ballot, aye, balloted.
- Sentence evidence is available for ballot, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "ballot".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "ballot"
Keep "ballot" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "ballot" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "ballot", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "ballot" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesMore specific
10 entriesabsentee ballotboard ballotearly ballotelectronic ballotmail ballotmail in ballotnomination ballotpaper ballotprovisional ballotsecret ballot
Collocations
10 entriesabsentee ballotballot boxballot initiativeballot measureballot paperballoting processcast a ballotelectronic ballotpaper ballotsecret ballot
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
16 total sentences available.
At a time when women's voices were silenced and their hopes dismissed, she lived to see them stand up and speak out and reach out for the ballot.
Source: tatoeba (330539)
One that's on my mind tonight is about a woman who cast her ballot in Atlanta.
Source: tatoeba (330543)
This election had many firsts and many stories that will be told for generations. But one that's on my mind tonight is about a woman who cast her ballot in Atlanta. She's a lot like the millions of others who stood in line to make their voice heard in this election, except for one thing: Ann Nixon Cooper is 106 years old.
Source: tatoeba (347787)
Showing 4 of 16 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "ballot"?
Closest matches include vote, absentee ballot, australian ballot, aye, balloted.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "ballot"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.