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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
Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
Fans wave their Terrible Towels and scream in full throat, trying to will the defense to a critical stop.
—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 27 Jan. 2025
Persephone’s whole deal is that she was held in the underworld against her will.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Something strange has been happening to The Apprentice, which despite acute timeliness and an 83 percent fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes has been willed away by the industry.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
Fans wave their Terrible Towels and scream in full throat, trying to will the defense to a critical stop.
—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
Noun
What happens next will come down to Bezos' will, his finances, and whatever path the US government decides to follow.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 27 Jan. 2025
Persephone’s whole deal is that she was held in the underworld against her will.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for will
Verb
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The organization had strict policies in place, but the lack of proper training and infrastructure left gaps.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA TODAY,
30 Jan. 2025
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Velcro dogs simply enjoy staying close, while dogs with separation anxiety experience genuine panic when left alone.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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It’s designed for those who want powerful, clear audio with a rich surround sound experience.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
30 Jan. 2025
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Concrete balconies with railings A condo with concrete balconies with railings implies the association lacks funding to renovate and install ones with glass, a modern look owners want these days. 3.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Department of Education has said in its restraint and seclusion resource document there is no evidence restraint and seclusion reduce problem behaviors.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Jan. 2025
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The tether, or rope, is a restraint tool, according to the report.—
Julia Marnin,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Patagonia Men’s Better Sweater Chore Coat is a stylish choice for chilly flights at nearly $70 off the original price, while the Patagonia Men’s Isthmus Anorak is another must-have on-sale pick for $90.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2025
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Other Types of Hair Removal Electrolysis and laser hair removal aren't the only choices for removing unwanted hair.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Health,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Scott McGehee and David Siegel’s The Friend follows a New York writer and teacher as her life is thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor dies suddenly and bequeaths her his beloved 150 lb.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
17 Dec. 2024
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Even more surprising was his last will and testament, which bequeathed his home—estimated to be worth more than $4 million—and what was left of his family’s fortune to Thomas A. Strong Jr.—
airmail.news,
airmail.news,
17 Aug. 2024
Verb
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Perhaps the wild news cycle provided enough public distraction to cover for senators who are eager to please the President by supporting his selections, no matter their own private misgivings.—
Ian Crouch,
The New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2025
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Find a diary that pleases you aesthetically or feels good in your hand.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The exact cause of the fire, which killed 17 people and destroyed more than 9,000 homes and businesses, remains under investigation, and a final determination could take many months.—
Ivan Penn,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2025
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The Due Process Clauses would govern what procedures must be followed to make these determinations.—
Shane Croucher,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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These kinds of students don’t engage, their work is average, and school seems like something that happens to them independently of their free will.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2025
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Plastic free and toxin free will be among the most compelling product claims in 2025 and beyond.—
Michelle Greenwald,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Will.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/will. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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