1
as in choice
the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions
oftentimes the dialect we speak is completely beyond our volition
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as in option
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
left the church of her own volition, not because she was excommunicated
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Recent Examples of volition
With effort came obvious improvement, and the sense of mastery and volition was nothing short of intoxicating.
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James Hibbard, Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
So, this isn't money that the school districts just have of their own volition.
—March 8, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
In an early episode, viewers will learn through a number of flashbacks the real reason why Daisy has chosen to enter this regime on her own volition.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
Cancellations While some performers called off shows on their own volition, other cancellations were more conspicuous.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2025
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James Hibbard, Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
So, this isn't money that the school districts just have of their own volition.
—March 8, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
In an early episode, viewers will learn through a number of flashbacks the real reason why Daisy has chosen to enter this regime on her own volition.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
Cancellations While some performers called off shows on their own volition, other cancellations were more conspicuous.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volition
Noun
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Make choices that satisfy your soul.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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The choice of Walsh over Baylor Scheierman — who started for Brown on Friday and has been above Walsh on the depth chart for the last two-plus months — was notable, as the former had not started a game since New Year’s Day.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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The spa also offers an array of signature treatments worth exploring—from wellness rituals (like the Signature Bamford Treatment, which includes a footbath, massage, and assisted yogic breathing) to body rituals (mud baths, sauna wraps) and facials (including a luxurious 24K gold option).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Food pantries rarely offer mobile options, and SNAP cannot be used for home deliveries.—
Beth Shapiro,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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My first preference was always the path of diplomacy, yet the regime continued their relentless quest for nuclear weapons and rejected every attempt at an agreement.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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But her mother's preferences hardly matter, at least not anymore.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Volition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volition. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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