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as in to want
to see fit
do as you will—I wash my hands of the whole affair
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as in restraint
the power to control one's actions, impulses, or emotions
she kept her face still by sheer force of will
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as in choice
the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions
you cannot force me to do anything against my own will
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Recent Examples of will
Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
But White willed the Bulls through every clutch possession, tapping away a pass on the final Magic possession to burn a few seconds and force a desperate 3-point attempt from Paolo Banchero.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Frey Lindsay, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Exactly 250 years ago today, ragtag Patriot militias engaged British Army regulars at Lexington and Concord in what would become the first battle of the Revolutionary War, one against the tyranny of a single authority wantonly imposing his will on the public.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Some of them like to have fun, though not Vlad, who prefers conversation about his childhood trauma, or Kate, who wills the night to end on multiple occasions.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
But White willed the Bulls through every clutch possession, tapping away a pass on the final Magic possession to burn a few seconds and force a desperate 3-point attempt from Paolo Banchero.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
Notably absent from the list, on the other hand, are many West African countries, the origin of many asylum seekers in Europe, which typically refuse to accept people deported against their will.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Exactly 250 years ago today, ragtag Patriot militias engaged British Army regulars at Lexington and Concord in what would become the first battle of the Revolutionary War, one against the tyranny of a single authority wantonly imposing his will on the public.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for will
Verb
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Prosecutors accused Read of striking O’Keefe with her SUV then leaving him to die in the snow.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Along the way, they are disappointed to learn that Miami Beach has strict rules for spring breakers and plans to enforce those rules, leaving them disappointed.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For those who do not want to lock up that firearm, Michael suggests other interventions that can help prevent suicide.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Tall, powerful strikers able to create chances for themselves and stay calm in front of goal are exactly what Newcastle want.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The holding was manifestly correct, but the dicta may be equally important in counseling greater restraint on both sides.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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After three consecutive trips to the Stanley Cup Final from 2020-22, the combination of age and salary-cap restraints had diminished the Tampa Bay roster.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For those not skilled in cooking, baking, or crafting, a bottle of wine may seem like an obvious choice for a host gift.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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Chris Perkins' final NFL mock draft: Dolphins make the obvious choice . . .—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Our Founders bequeathed us something rare and great.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
12 Mar. 2025
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The city bequeathed him a new nickname, borrowed from their greatest footballing son — ‘Kvaradona’.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Glasner refused to change his team significantly for fear of negative consequences, but he would have been pleased by Kamada and Justin Devenny’s impact.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Google struggled to find a solution that pleased everyone.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The song finds Wetmore shedding light on a childhood with a father battling against alcohol and pills, and Wetmore’s resulting desire and determination to forge a different path.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
22 Apr. 2025
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Sustainable workplace culture change requires both determination and adaptability.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The concert is free and open to the public; a free will offering will be taken.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
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For Kant, dignity was tied to the concept of autonomy, meaning our capacity for free will and self-determination.—
Ted Ladd,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Will.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/will. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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