as in conscious
made, given, or done with full awareness of what one is doing
a hard-nosed industrialist with a willed indifference to public opinion
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as in bequeathed
to give by means of a will
willed their house to their adult children
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as in pleased
to see fit
do as you will—I wash my hands of the whole affair
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Recent Examples of willed
Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 26 Feb. 2024
FitzGerald is Brooks, the mission’s strong willed and determined co-pilot, while Fiennes Tiffin plays Rhodes, an idealistic astronaut on his first mission.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2023
What follows is part documentary account and part metafictional experiment, a willed mix of art and therapy that unfolds almost entirely in a series of rooms.
—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2023
He was opinionated, strong willed and colorful in his language.
—Penelope Green, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2023
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The revelation that Hammons' ancestors appear to have been denied land willed to them by a wealthy slaveholder also adds to a growing push for reparations to help make up for the wealth Black descendants of enslaved people lost, Schermerhorn said.
—Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 26 Feb. 2024
FitzGerald is Brooks, the mission’s strong willed and determined co-pilot, while Fiennes Tiffin plays Rhodes, an idealistic astronaut on his first mission.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2023
What follows is part documentary account and part metafictional experiment, a willed mix of art and therapy that unfolds almost entirely in a series of rooms.
—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2023
He was opinionated, strong willed and colorful in his language.
—Penelope Green, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for willed
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This vivacious transit — igniting your socially conscious 11th house of friendship, community affairs and future aspirations — invites you to make new connections and focus on your long-term goals.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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But there seems to be more of a conscious effort to slow down, and truly disconnect than ever before.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Expository voids start to feel less like deliberate puzzles and more like messy oversights.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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That is a tweak from when Dubravka deputised last season, suggesting a deliberate alteration, and the goalkeeper has looked far more assured because of it.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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But the idea of displacement, voluntary or otherwise, is horrifying to Jordan and Egypt and likely alarming to other Arab allies of the US, threatening decades of international consensus about the right of Palestinians to a homeland.—
Tim Lister,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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In 1994, the N.C. Poultry Federation adopted voluntary guidelines that said poultry houses should not be built closer than 500 feet to an occupied residence.—
Ames Alexander,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025
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Three snaps after Daniels’ touchdown throw to McLaurin, Goff overthrew his intended target, and Martin intercepted it and took it to the end zone, putting the Commanders ahead 24-14.—
Larry Lage,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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Fixed: Sometimes, free kick passes were not hit towards the intended receiver if the receiver was moving too quickly.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Announced With Imminent Launch Ahead Of 2025 Season Eventually, a plea deal was arranged, with Devine acknowledging his willful failure to pay these essential taxes.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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According to reports, Rocko, born Rodney Ramone Hill Jr., was arrested last month and charged with disorderly conduct, misdemeanor willful obstruction of law enforcement officials, and criminal trespass.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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This intentional choice suggests that his usual aggressive handshake is a conscious tactic rather than an unconscious habit.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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This show is talking about God in a very real, intentional way.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Willed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/willed. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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