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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
Andrew Greif, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
That is not to say Wentz isn't a solid backup, but Mahomes often wills the team to win close games.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2025
In 2015, Thailand deported 109 detainees to China against their will, prompting an international outcry.
—Dake Kang and Huizhong Wu, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Yet like every other Chiefs opponent this season that has found itself in a close game late, the Chargers could only watch as Mahomes willed his team to a win in the final seconds.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
That is not to say Wentz isn't a solid backup, but Mahomes often wills the team to win close games.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Noun
For once, Rowan is the only character making active choices instead of just being propelled along by the plot with little to no respect for her own will.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2025
In 2015, Thailand deported 109 detainees to China against their will, prompting an international outcry.
—Dake Kang and Huizhong Wu, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for will
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That leaves a hole on the Bombers' infield that had mostly been occupied since 2018.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Nixon went on to win the presidency eight years later and later left office in disgrace following the Watergate scandal.Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
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Karl wanted to trade Cousins, was overruled, and was cut loose after a 33-49 season, a game shy of coaching his 2,000th contest as a head coach.Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
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But as dril recognizes, Bluesky is a company with investors who want to make money.Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Nelson’s approach is using limited development timelines not just to save money, but to challenge his team to work within artistic restraints as a way to hone their skills, resulting in more the experimental fare Strange Scaffold has become famous for.Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2025
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At the time, there was a common belief in Germany that military restraint had finally made their country a stable and prosperous one, following two devastating wars.Sylvia Taschka, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2025
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What effect the Los Angeles fires might have on powertrain choices is yet to be determined.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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In his case, Ament will get 90% of what is put up in his name at the school of his choice, with 3% going to his teammates there and 7% being kept by Fanstake.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Oscar’s own Altadena home, on Grandeur Avenue, which was bequeathed to him and his wife, Laurie, by a great-aunt who bought it in the fifties, was just a five-minute drive away.Emily Witt, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 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 $5.2 million in today's money.Fox News, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
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What the company has been able to do is create a virtuous triangle that pleases all stakeholders.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Embrace Unapologetic Messaging Gone are the days of sugarcoating messages to please everyone.Steven Le Vine, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
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These systems are considered substantial factors in making determinations that affect access to critical opportunities like employment, healthcare, or financial services.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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The video, filmed in Nashville, Tennessee, reveals a heartwarming display of feline determination and charm.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Ethos Life Insurance Learn More Cost The best way to estimate your costs is to request a quote App available Yes Policy highlights Ethos advertises term and permanent life insurance products and offers a free will and estate planning tools with a policy.Brian Sloan, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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The Son was made by God and, like all God’s creatures, is subject to the trial of his free will.Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Will.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/will. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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