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as in to want
to see fit
do as you will—I wash my hands of the whole affair
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as in restraint
the power to control one's actions, impulses, or emotions
she kept her face still by sheer force of will
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as in choice
the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions
you cannot force me to do anything against my own will
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Recent Examples of will
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
But Carlisle spoke about that balance on March 22, just two days after Mathurin willed the Pacers to a win with a 28-point, 16-rebound performance in an overtime win over the Brooklyn Nets.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Details of the will of late fashion designer Giorgio Armani have been revealed which set out plans for the succession of his company, Reuters reports.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The European office will will to increase the number of premium-tier series Plan B makes in the UK and across Europe.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
But Carlisle spoke about that balance on March 22, just two days after Mathurin willed the Pacers to a win with a 28-point, 16-rebound performance in an overtime win over the Brooklyn Nets.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
Brooke Hogan isn't surprised she was left out of her father Hulk Hogan's will.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Details of the will of late fashion designer Giorgio Armani have been revealed which set out plans for the succession of his company, Reuters reports.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for will
Verb
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Much of central Saskatchewan received less than half an inch of rainfall in April and May, leaving many wetlands dry.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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Among its 14 plant oils are argan kernel and rice bran, which regulate sebum production and loosen dead skin cells, respectively—and, together, leave your pores looking significantly smaller and your skin significantly smoother.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In 1780, John Adams wanted the Continental Congress to standardize English, but the proposal to mandate English was rejected.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The kickoff trend NFL officials have wanted the kickoff to return to relevance, and after modifications to the play last season and one final modification to the rules this offseason, the goal appears attainable.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Far from abusing its discretion, the district court has exercised care and restraint in managing discovery, affording 'careful consideration' to the government's assertion of privilege.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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The most conspicuously comedic turns, like Sul’s or Yamamoto’s, wouldn’t work half as well if not complemented by judicious restraint from others.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These days, the healthy beverage of choice is more likely to be a protein-and-collagen smoothie or a matcha latte whipped with some sort of non-dairy milk.—
Lorena Meouchi,
Vogue,
19 Sep. 2025
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While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Following her death in 2022, the tiara was bequeathed to Queen Camilla.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Rewriting society’s decision-making Unlike biased pundits who hem, haw and hedge their bets, Web3 prediction markets cut through noise, bequeathing a signal that feeds into pricing mechanisms themselves.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Motivated largely by his desire to please his dead father, who bullied him into believing that toughness is the essence of manhood, Cade insists on pushing past his injury and pursuing his dream.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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Golden retrievers, while intelligent and eager to please, are more commonly found retrieving game, assisting as service animals, or acting as family companions.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio made that determination earlier this year, citing Khalil's advocacy.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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What’s proven to work well in practice in that local climate zone (search results provide enough clarification for one to swiftly make that determination) is what’s needed.—
Richard Olsen,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Elsewhere there will be Waiting For the Out, the adaptation of Andy West’s memoir written by Dennis Kelly about a philosopher teaching prisoners concepts such as dominance and free will only to have his own past unravel.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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This poor robot is discovering free will and decision paralysis.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Will.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/will. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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