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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
Todd Boss, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The record arrives alongside a lyric video that finds the singer lounging around the studio, willing herself to accept the warmth of a relationship without looking over her shoulder for whatever unfortunate truths might derail it.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2025
Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2025
So first, the argument for not giving President Trump and Elon Musk more power to do more bad, to move money around at will, to shut down more organizations and to give it our vote.
—Mansee Khurana, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Sock willed a weaker team to the playoffs last year, so probably so.
- 2025 Prediction: 6th
Post Draft Move: the team flipped Dizon to get Bouchard ….
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The record arrives alongside a lyric video that finds the singer lounging around the studio, willing herself to accept the warmth of a relationship without looking over her shoulder for whatever unfortunate truths might derail it.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2025
Noun
The will to believe otherwise is a sad truth about human nature that a cynic such as Trump has learned to exploit.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2025
So first, the argument for not giving President Trump and Elon Musk more power to do more bad, to move money around at will, to shut down more organizations and to give it our vote.
—Mansee Khurana, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for will
Verb
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The last remaining Founder, Marlene Hagge-Vossler, passed away in 2023, leaving a sad void at the Founders Cup.—
Candace Oehler,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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While there’s no official answer to what happened to Bailee, Summer House fans don’t blame her for leaving the show, with many viewers accusing the cast of favoring new cast mate Lexi over Bailee in the Season 9 premiere.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Now, an expert in military manpower at RAND wants to see the services shift their focus from quantity to quality.—
Cory Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Mar. 2025
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Jukebox Broadway musicals need conflict and the evil suits at Capitol Records are a perennial villain for artists who just want to be themselves.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Sullivan was being held on charges of assault, kidnapping, unlawful restraint, cruelty to persons and reckless endangerment before she was released on Thursday after posting $300,000 bail.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Sullivan, a 56-year-old Connecticut woman, has been charged with assault, kidnapping, unlawful restraint, cruelty and reckless endangerment.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Sides included fries, chili and chili cheese fries, and there were four choices of housemade sauces.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacramento Bee,
16 Mar. 2025
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For those who want to stay cool in the summer and warm in the weather to get quality sleep, bamboo bedding from British brand Luff Sleep is a top choice.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Consider that if husband’s will bequeaths to the trust for his children the maximum amount that can pass free of estate tax, once the estate tax is eliminated, what is that amount?—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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After years on the periphery of French politics, his fortunes changed in 1977 when he was bequeathed a mansion outside Paris by a millionaire backer, along with 30 million francs, around 5 million euros ($5.2 million) in today's money.—
Elizabeth Pineau and Marine Strauss,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Right here, inches from our noses, are observations, memories, and relationships—people to please—that can generate the kind of richness that Brainard brings to his work.—
David S. Wallace,
The New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2025
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My dad was going to engineering school at Columbia [to please] his father.—
Eric Ryan,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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His determination led to McIlroy's second career win at the event, silencing doubters.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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The city’s Department of Finance was reviewing the OCB determination and did not immediately return a request for comment.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 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,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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Ethos offers a standout final expense policy, with a payout of up to $25,000 and a free will and estate planning tools.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Will.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/will. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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