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as in ready
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action)
I'm a little confused, but perfectly willing to do as you ask
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2
as in quick
having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation
she's always lent a willing hand whenever a neighbor needed help or a friend a favor
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as in volunteer
done, made, or given with one's own free will
a willing sacrifice of her limited free time for a good cause
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as in leaving
to give by means of a will
willed their house to their adult children
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as in wanting
to see fit
do as you will—I wash my hands of the whole affair
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Recent Examples of willing
Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 15 June 2025
However, once on board, a woman traveling with her teenage son approached and asked if the Reddit user would be willing to give up the window seat so her son could enjoy the view.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 14 June 2025
Yet tech firms are willing to make that bet to avoid missing out on what could be the next blockbuster tech product.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 14 June 2025
Wilders said his coalition partners were not willing to support his ideas on halting asylum migration.
—Bart H. Meijer, USA Today, 4 June 2025
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Adjective
One way to make people more willing to spend is to more than double pension payouts, by increasing the share of state assets paid to the Ministry of Finance, Luo Zhiheng, chief economist at Yuekai Securities, said in a note.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 15 June 2025
However, once on board, a woman traveling with her teenage son approached and asked if the Reddit user would be willing to give up the window seat so her son could enjoy the view.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 14 June 2025
Yet tech firms are willing to make that bet to avoid missing out on what could be the next blockbuster tech product.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 14 June 2025
Wilders said his coalition partners were not willing to support his ideas on halting asylum migration.
—Bart H. Meijer, USA Today, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for willing
Adjective
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The shelter has more than 1,800 animals in its care, including more than 700 ready for adoption.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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So trying to stay disciplined, always staying ready for my opportunity, being ready to go from zero to 100.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Some fans were quick to show concern for Paltrow in the comments, warning the Goop founder about the dangers of topless cooking.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
15 June 2025
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Noting some Italian heritage, her take was pretty quick.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Within the past couple of years, the group has become a part of Arrowhead Kingdom, an all-volunteer national network of Chiefs fan groups.—
Hannah Kirby,
Journal Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2023
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That’s noteworthy for a show based at a high-school auditorium in Litchfield and run by a staff that is almost entirely volunteer, including the show’s star and its producer.—
Susan Dunne,
Hartford Courant,
18 Aug. 2022
Verb
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But the moderates also emphasized that their vote for the final bill would hinge on Johnson’s ability to keep his word about leaving Medicaid benefits untouched.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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Everyone is understandably thrilled for McIlroy, and everyone has been leaving their congratulations for him throughout the evening.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Clients who use Preqin could be more inclined to tap BlackRock for its other services as well.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
10 June 2025
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Meltzer, who has had his own issues with AEW numbers, was inclined to believe AEW adds an additional 500,000 viewers on Max.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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Jennifer Kellogg, who stayed with the couple the week of the killing, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to 17 years in prison, according to Antelope Valley Press.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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McMahon announced roughly half the agency's workforce would be eliminated through a combination of mass layoffs and voluntary buyouts.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Quesadillas These sheet pan chicken fajita quesadillas are a hassle-free way to make a crowd-pleasing meal without standing over the stove.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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Instead, lean into what feels good, and if that’s pleasing your boo above all else, that may tell you something.—
Quispe López,
Them,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Your employer will be glad to concede, especially since finding available AI talent is hard to come by. 2.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Investors appeared glad that Musk would be pivoting away from his involvement in politics to refocus on his companies, pushing up shares of the electric vehicle company nearly 7% Tuesday.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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“Willing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/willing. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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