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: having a will especially of a specified kind
—usually used in combination
strong-willed
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Synonyms of willed
Examples of willed in a Sentence
a hard-nosed industrialist with a willed indifference to public opinion
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Power scored an Ivy League tournament-record 44 points and hit a clutch, season-saving three-pointer with 2 seconds left in regulation to force overtime, and willed Pennsylvania to an 88-84 win in the conference title game on Sunday.
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Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
In addition to Marmee, there’s Aunt March who serves as an even stronger willed maternal figure for the March sisters.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Toolson made his first five shots in the second half and almost willed TCU to a comeback by himself.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2026
It cannot be wished, willed or app-ified into existence.
—Chase Wilson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Dec. 2025
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Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
In addition to Marmee, there’s Aunt March who serves as an even stronger willed maternal figure for the March sisters.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Toolson made his first five shots in the second half and almost willed TCU to a comeback by himself.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2026
It cannot be wished, willed or app-ified into existence.
—Chase Wilson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for willed
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“Willed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/willed. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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willed
adjective
: having a will especially of a certain kind
strong-willed
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