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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
Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Or how, still recovering from career-threatening leg injuries in 2015, Busch effectively willed himself to a win on the demanding Sonoma road course.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 24 May 2026
David Kay, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026
What remains is the will to act on it.
—Liz Elting, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
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Verb
Parenteau willed her team to victory in mixed 2, and then LA blew away STL in the DreamBreaker for a statement win and to take the group.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Or how, still recovering from career-threatening leg injuries in 2015, Busch effectively willed himself to a win on the demanding Sonoma road course.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Noun
The outpouring of moral and spiritual support in the wake of last month’s deadly violence at the Islamic Center of San Diego underscores the reality that there are far more people of good will in the world than those who are driven by fear and hate.
—David Kay, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026
What remains is the will to act on it.
—Liz Elting, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for will
Verb
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But even with a magnificent performance from an inspired goalkeeper, there’s no way that this result should have happened, even with Luis de la Fuente’s decision to leave Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams on the bench.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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By leaving the floor immediately, Wembanyama gave critics an easy target and allowed the story to become about his temperament rather than the Knicks' championship celebration.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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But in the spirit of America, Peacock made sure to check and recheck their votes to accurately reflect what its viewers want to see.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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Tiara Parker, a 20-year-old from Philadelphia, was visiting Orlando on a family vacation, and initially didn’t want to go to Pulse at all.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Smith died of cardiac arrest combined with acute behavioral disturbance, cocaine use and holding restraint, The Times reported.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Its silhouettes celebrate confidence rather than restraint, with collections that carry references to Brazilian culture, landscape and energy without apology.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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In some ways, the first lady stuck to her common fashion choices for fight night.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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With a focus on driving down the high cost of living, fixing our broken health care system, getting ICE under control, ending this reckless and costly war of choice in the Middle East and cleaning up corruption.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Each box owner has about 10 seats that can be transferred, rented out or bequeathed.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Upon her death in 2005, Lord’s $40 million estate was bequeathed to Hawaiian charities.—
Louis Peitzman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Lopez’s lawyer portrayed her as a lifelong victim of abuse who sought to please those around her and who was powerless to stop her boyfriend, Ismael Alvarez, from killing Lopez-Custodio.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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For family travel and group trips, pleasing everyone can be a challenge.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Police will forward findings to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office for review and determination of charges.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
11 June 2026
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This World Cup, like Yamal’s sentiments, reflects FIFA’s determination to chart a new course and, as its critics charge, a disregard for the sport’s past and its millions of fans.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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After interviewing people who knew Elsha in Fort Worth, investigators seemed to believe the young mother had simply walked off of her own free will.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Dec. 2025
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The concerts includes a brief Christmas message by the church’s pastor and a free will offering.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Dec. 2025
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“Will.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/will. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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