as in willingly
of one's own free will
you took part in this voluntarily, so you have no cause to complain
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Recent Examples of voluntarily
More than a dozen are rumored to be on his shortlist for axing, after several more were voluntarily killed or amended to avoid the gallows.
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
For instance, some manufacturers have voluntarily strengthened the A-pillars on either side of the windshield and installed roll bars to provide additional protection in rollover crashes.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
But as examples like those above illustrate, there’s little reason for companies to resort to outright spying like this, because users simply can’t wait to divulge the most intimate details of their minds and bodies voluntarily.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 14 May 2026
McGrail, the man whose checkbook was found around the corner from Janet Walsh's house six days after her murder, refuses to voluntarily give police his DNA.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Szabo voluntarily surrendered her North Carolina real estate license on April 27th in response to the commission’s inquiry.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
In a request to the judge for a sentence reduction, Keomisy offered to voluntarily participate in a substance abuse and mental health program.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
Last month, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company also voluntarily recalled certain hot cocoa mixes and other powdered beverage products due to fears they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026
After the producers on Beast Games Season 3 voluntarily recognized the crew’s desire to organize, the trade union revealed Monday that the parties had an agreement.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
For instance, some manufacturers have voluntarily strengthened the A-pillars on either side of the windshield and installed roll bars to provide additional protection in rollover crashes.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
But as examples like those above illustrate, there’s little reason for companies to resort to outright spying like this, because users simply can’t wait to divulge the most intimate details of their minds and bodies voluntarily.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 14 May 2026
McGrail, the man whose checkbook was found around the corner from Janet Walsh's house six days after her murder, refuses to voluntarily give police his DNA.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Szabo voluntarily surrendered her North Carolina real estate license on April 27th in response to the commission’s inquiry.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
In a request to the judge for a sentence reduction, Keomisy offered to voluntarily participate in a substance abuse and mental health program.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
Last month, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company also voluntarily recalled certain hot cocoa mixes and other powdered beverage products due to fears they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026
After the producers on Beast Games Season 3 voluntarily recognized the crew’s desire to organize, the trade union revealed Monday that the parties had an agreement.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voluntarily
Adverb
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The scheme has been so successful, law enforcement has created a joint FBI-National Security Division task force to disrupt the operations and have dealt a series of harsh prison terms to American accomplices who have willingly aided the North Koreans.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Part of the experiment involves Mesler willingly extricating himself from Kordansky’s gallery roster.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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One person with whom Djena can speak freely is Langston; the two have kept in touch.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Unlike his previous installation of monumental titanium figures in the chapel’s long, narrow layout, this exhibition creates a more balanced environment, allowing visitors to move more freely through the space.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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“Voluntarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voluntarily. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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