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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
Scott Tobias, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
Fans yelped each time Marchand popped up during the breaststroke leg, willing him to go faster and farther with each cheer.
—Nicole Auerbach, The Athletic, 28 July 2024
Vulture Editors, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
But the political will to make big cuts often comes up well short of action.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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Verb
But Demi Moore’s fierce commitment to the role transforms her into a trash-art Joan of Arc, willing her place into a man’s world.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
Fans yelped each time Marchand popped up during the breaststroke leg, willing him to go faster and farther with each cheer.
—Nicole Auerbach, The Athletic, 28 July 2024
Noun
With a keen awareness of what lies on both ends of the spectrum of human kindness and cruelty, 2024’s best music documented an unbreakable will to keep pushing past the worst days to get to wherever the peaceful ones were hiding.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
But the political will to make big cuts often comes up well short of action.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for will
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If left untreated, binge eating disorder can lead to excessive weight gain, metabolic issues like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and even certain cancers.Wendy Wisner, Health, 7 Dec. 2024
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Three guys broke into his underground car park at 3 AM, cut the chain, and stole the bike, but get this – left the Harley.New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2024
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Mexico’s president wants to strike a deal with incoming President Donald Trump so her country doesn’t receive an influx of third-country deportees from the U.S. Trump takes office in January after months of campaigning on immigration issues and vowing mass deportations.Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 7 Dec. 2024
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The second blast came after Allen wanted to make up for a defensive miscue at first base.LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 7 Dec. 2024
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Medical examiners mentioned physical restraint and Tasers, in part, in some of the causes of those deaths.Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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Use of force In the DOJ investigation released last March, federal officials said LMPD officers used excessive force too often, including unjustified neck restraints and unnecessary use of tasers and police dogs.Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
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The narrow definition of who the competition was meant merging two competitors in a market posed a bigger risk to consumers of less choice and potentially higher prices.Alexander Coolidge, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Trade groups have also emphasized concern with the choice.Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Romans christened it Insula Minor, Lesser Island, as if forever bequeathing it plain-Jane status next to Ibiza and Mallorca, its alluring Balearic sisters.Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 May 2023
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The home was bequeathed to the Currier Museum of Art and is now available for tours.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
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This pleased no one, culminating in weeks of gridlock on attempts to pass France’s 2025 national budget.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Dec. 2024
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The film's release on a fully functioning limited edition tape, as well as available 4K, Blu-ray and streaming on Hulu, couldn't please director Fede Álvarez more.Simon Thompson, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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These early experiences built the foundation for a lifetime of creativity, hard work and determination.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
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Dangerous, and often unscripted moments, like the ones described above have happened to a number of motorists across the country in 2024, leaving many to rely on their sheer wit and determination to survive.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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David was created and had his free will stolen from him.Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
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That conflict between predestined commitment and free will lies at the heart of House of the Dragon, a show in which people continue walking down dangerous paths and, unlike Alicent, can’t fathom an exit strategy because of prophecies and traditions that dictate their actions.Jen Chaney, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2024
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“Will.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/will. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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