as in voluntary
done, made, or given with one's own free will
our office staff made a freewill offering for UNESCO
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as in choice
the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions
all of the workers at the homeless shelter are unpaid and are there of their own free will
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Recent Examples of freewill
Linda McIntosh, sandiegouniontribune.com, 30 Apr. 2018
There is no charge for this concert; freewill donations for musicians are encouraged.
—Linda McIntosh, sandiegouniontribune.com, 9 Apr. 2018
Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
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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Adjective
Admission for the event sponsored by the Friends of the Rancho Bernardo Library is free; freewill donations will be accepted for musicians.
—Linda McIntosh, sandiegouniontribune.com, 30 Apr. 2018
There is no charge for this concert; freewill donations for musicians are encouraged.
—Linda McIntosh, sandiegouniontribune.com, 9 Apr. 2018
Noun
David was created and had his free will stolen from him.
—Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
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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Previously, under former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the government attempted to agree a voluntary AI copyright code of practice.Ryan Browne, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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The voluntary recall was announced on Friday, December 13—10 days after VidaSlim's products were added to an FDA warning about toxic yellow oleander.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 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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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
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What the affected countries will need to avoid that outcome is a combination of foreign direct investment and the will to mediate their internal differences.Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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The mother-in-law's refusal to amend her will or transfer the timeshares while alive has left the family facing an uncertain financial future.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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At first, players lived in a hotel and played anyone willing – mostly Christian and for-profit colleges.Chris Quintana, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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People are willing to switch from favorite stores and brands, trading down to lower-cost alternatives or visiting stores with better weekly deals.Michael Della Penna, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Freewill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freewill. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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