1
as in rather
by choice or preference
I would not willingly eat liver, but sometimes I have no choice
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2
as in voluntarily
of one's own free will
I willingly made the campaign contribution; no one pressured me into doing so
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Recent Examples of willingly
Then, the Clippers willingly expended their draft capital in hopes to open a championship window.
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Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
According to the court, the user is not willingly sharing their location data to Google just by using its services, making for a similar situation as location information shared to, say, telecommunications companies.
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Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Krzyzewski, who declined to be interviewed for this story, understood that value better than most, and willingly contorted his schedule to maximize his program’s airtime.
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Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
If CosRx can convince people to willingly slather snail mucin on their faces, trusting the brand with hair care is a pretty easy next step.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
The idea of willingly spending some indeterminate amount of time feeling bad is unthinkable.
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Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Some users will comply willingly.
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Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Hart willingly did the dirty work, snatching up rebounds rather than points.
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Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Our city has willingly taken on the monumental task of honoring each loss.
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Rev. José Rodriguez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
According to the court, the user is not willingly sharing their location data to Google just by using its services, making for a similar situation as location information shared to, say, telecommunications companies.
—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Krzyzewski, who declined to be interviewed for this story, understood that value better than most, and willingly contorted his schedule to maximize his program’s airtime.
—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
If CosRx can convince people to willingly slather snail mucin on their faces, trusting the brand with hair care is a pretty easy next step.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
The idea of willingly spending some indeterminate amount of time feeling bad is unthinkable.
—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Some users will comply willingly.
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Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Hart willingly did the dirty work, snatching up rebounds rather than points.
—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Our city has willingly taken on the monumental task of honoring each loss.
—
Rev. José Rodriguez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for willingly
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America's Block Party is not a singular event but rather an umbrella for local events throughout the United States.
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Its light is rather that of a glowing molten metal than that of a burning furnace.
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The source claimed that the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star checked into the facility voluntarily.
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The fin-monitoring program worked because fishers participated voluntarily.
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Move the person into a shaded, cool area, remove their outer clothing and work to cool them down as quickly as possible, preferably with cold water or an ice bath.
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If the Pacers could add a wing shot creator – preferably a scorer – who can play small forward, that would be a boon for the second unit.
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The official also said vessels can move freely in the strait.
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So for me, screenings where filmmakers can be present, see their films, show them to the audience, and speak freely about them are a truly special experience.
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There are numerous local clubs and bars and rideshare seem readily available.
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Now, more than ever, airtight storage is essential—grains and flours readily absorb moisture and odors from surrounding foods, which will compromise both flavor and baking performance.
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“Willingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/willingly. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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