1
as in choice
the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions
oftentimes the dialect we speak is completely beyond our volition
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as in option
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
left the church of her own volition, not because she was excommunicated
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Recent Examples of volition
The most likely reason is that the worms crawled there on their own volition.
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Joan Morris, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
Trump didn't invite Cox inside his home on his own volition.
—Saige Miller, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
At the end of Season 8, Raver left the show of her own volition, only to return for a guest stint in Season 14 and then for real in Season 15.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Leaving one to ask, How much is anyone involved in this case acting of their own volition?
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
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Joan Morris, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
Trump didn't invite Cox inside his home on his own volition.
—Saige Miller, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
At the end of Season 8, Raver left the show of her own volition, only to return for a guest stint in Season 14 and then for real in Season 15.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Leaving one to ask, How much is anyone involved in this case acting of their own volition?
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for volition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volition
Noun
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Premier Sea View rooms, complete with balconies, are the prime choices.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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But after losing two games to Saint Mary’s, as regional hosts for a second consecutive year, UCLA has no choice but to go back to the drawing board in preparation for 2027.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The pools and beach area are a big draw for guests, but there is also a local membership option.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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For Kadyshev, that difference in technologies exposes the difficulty in pursuing military options against Iran.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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In advertising, innovations in AI have led to the capability to analyze huge volumes of data, to tailor ads to individual consumer preferences and behaviors, and to enhance personalization in advertising.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Your personal preferences influence your diet, as well as your cultural background.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
28 May 2026
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“Volition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volition. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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