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as in ready
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action)
I'm a little confused, but perfectly willing to do as you ask
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as in quick
having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation
she's always lent a willing hand whenever a neighbor needed help or a friend a favor
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as in volunteer
done, made, or given with one's own free will
a willing sacrifice of her limited free time for a good cause
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as in leaving
to give by means of a will
willed their house to their adult children
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as in wanting
to see fit
do as you will—I wash my hands of the whole affair
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Recent Examples of willing
Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
As a result, creditors might be willing to negotiate a settlement or other arrangement to recover as much money as possible.
—Kirk Pepi, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
Those investigations have been going on for more than a decade and the information gathered by the team has at times been provided by Venezuelan military and police officials willing to covertly assist U.S. law enforcement agencies.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
While that might be true for future presidents, Trump is not as swayed by public opinion as a second-term president, and a Congress ruled by the same party is much more willing to acquiesce to the demands of the executive.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025
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Everyone is always on the hunt for the best anti-aging procedures, which is part of the reason why stars like the Kardashians and Jennifer Aniston are willing to try out something as strange as a salmon sperm facial.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
As a result, creditors might be willing to negotiate a settlement or other arrangement to recover as much money as possible.
—Kirk Pepi, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
Those investigations have been going on for more than a decade and the information gathered by the team has at times been provided by Venezuelan military and police officials willing to covertly assist U.S. law enforcement agencies.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
While that might be true for future presidents, Trump is not as swayed by public opinion as a second-term president, and a Congress ruled by the same party is much more willing to acquiesce to the demands of the executive.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for willing
Adjective
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Comments Danny Reagan is ready to get back in action.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Who is ready to hear his name any time the Mets blow a lead after the sixth inning?—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Swedish forward was given a quick audition during the Sens’ blowout loss to the Avalanche earlier this week.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Mothers who had kids in quick succession, like her, validated why their experience was challenging.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Within the past couple of years, the group has become a part of Arrowhead Kingdom, an all-volunteer national network of Chiefs fan groups.—
Hannah Kirby,
Journal Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2023
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That’s noteworthy for a show based at a high-school auditorium in Litchfield and run by a staff that is almost entirely volunteer, including the show’s star and its producer.—
Susan Dunne,
Hartford Courant,
18 Aug. 2022
Verb
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Jenner also attended the afterparty of the Los Angeles A Complete Unknown premiere in December, mingling with her beau’s co-stars and leaving the function with him hand-in-hand.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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After leaving office, Loeffler sold her 50% stake in the basketball team to an investor group that included one of the former players who had spoken out most prominently.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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When not at work, Kate looks after Mac, who’s recovering from a motorbike accident and is inclined to spend his days sitting in his recliner.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
20 Mar. 2025
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Where government bureaucrats seem increasingly inclined to simply ignore the law, particularly in the agencies overseen by Gov. Ron DeSantis.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The voluntary program allows people who have two years or less of their sentence remaining to serve the rest of their time in a center that offers help with reentering the community.—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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While there has even been some talk of a military invasion, there are other ways America could gain control of the Arctic territory, such as free association, which is the ability to maintain self-government along with a voluntary and mutual partnership with a sovereign state.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Turn French toast into a crowd-pleasing casserole in this easy to make casserole that even the kids can help prepare.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2025
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Transform olive oil and herbs into a company-pleasing bread dipping oil in five minutes or less.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Many Americans were glad when the burn-the-place to the ground tea partiers entered Congress and simply refused to compromise.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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After the Blues finish off a 6-1 win, Donovan and Burleson are glad to have a chance to enjoy themselves before turning their attention back to the Cardinals and Opening Day.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Willing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/willing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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