1
as in choices
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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2
as in options
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
left the church of her own volition, not because she was excommunicated
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Noun
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This is not so much an attempt at finding exact parallels between Saunders literary choices and our audio ones, but of using his methods to find deeper layers of meaning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026 -
With a consistent style that was innate, not invented, Herman inspired many Ron Herman shoppers with their own fashion choices.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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There’s endless amounts of possibilities and options for a guy going into free agency.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Within, clients will have the opportunity to select from over 1,000 fabrics, 25 options for collars and cuffs and 20 varieties of monogram and will have 18 body measurements taken to develop their custom paper pattern.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
Noun
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How beneficiary designations align with wills or trusts.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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My latest novel, The Last Lady B, has a gothic twist (think ghosts and lost wills).—
Eloisa James,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Most of us choose the colors that surround us—paint swatches, throw pillows, new clothes—based on our moods, preferences, and trends.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
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When training agents, thought must be given to the preferences the agent will ultimately express.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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“Volitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volitions. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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