1
as in accidental
not made or done willingly or by choice
my long stays on the sidelines during our football games were strictly involuntary
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2
as in automatic
done instantly and without conscious thought or decision
breathing is involuntary
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as in compulsory
forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law
the abolition of involuntary servitude by civilized society
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Recent Examples of involuntary
The department's statement comes three weeks after the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel raised questions about whether police officers should have taken Zettel's daughter, 29-year-old Lauren Spors, into custody under Wisconsin's involuntary mental health commitment law.
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Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026
In the Search, the pivotal structural device of involuntary memory also has a discreet Irish dimension.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
She was transported to a hospital and placed on an involuntary psychiatric hold.
—Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
The department did not set a new date for involuntary collections.
—Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
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Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026
In the Search, the pivotal structural device of involuntary memory also has a discreet Irish dimension.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
She was transported to a hospital and placed on an involuntary psychiatric hold.
—Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
The department did not set a new date for involuntary collections.
—Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for involuntary
Adjective
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These pressures are not accidental.—
Steve Hershey,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Feb. 2026
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Why This Moment Matters The timing of this shift isn’t accidental.—
Kelly Ehlers,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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State legislation under consideration would prohibit the sale of new handguns that are designed to be easily converted into fully automatic weapons.—
Cindy Camp,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2026
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Resort officials said the gondola stopped due to a mechanical alignment issue that triggered a safety sensor — bringing the lift to an automatic stop, Olympic Regional Development Authority and Gore Mountain said in a statement to Fox News Digital.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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European and American teachings focused more on compulsory figures, the basic patterns skaters would trace across the ice that give the sport its name.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Last year, Denmark sought to increase the number of young people in the military by extending compulsory enlistment to women for the first time.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Of course, some of the best opportunities to experience the world's game will be unofficial and unplanned—from spontaneous pickup games to late-night football anthem sing-alongs.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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Scientists now think chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is an autoimmune disease, at least for most people.—
Ruth Jessen Hickman,
Health,
10 Feb. 2026
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The leaf shutter in the lens has a range from bulb to 1/500th of a second and is controlled via a mechanical film advance lever built around brass gears and mechanisms that provides a tactile experience.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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One weapons count carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 30 years and a maximum of life, while another related conspiracy charge also carries a maximum sentence of life.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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More than 300 district judges in Minnesota and elsewhere have so far rejected the government’s mandatory detention policies, ordering detainees released or granted bond hearings.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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For years, Kraft Heinz has underinvested in its brands, and executives appeared unwilling to change that strategy, Piper Sandler analyst Michael Lavery wrote in a note to clients on Wednesday.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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One question that came up is what else any city would be willing or unwilling to fly.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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This local reflex system reduces damage, improves safety and makes interactions feel more natural.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Or just a reflex mean-reversion trade in some laggard sectors at a time when the AI theme has become more fragmented and treacherous?—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
4 Dec. 2025
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“Involuntary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involuntary. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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