1
as in bequeaths
to give by means of a will
willed their house to their adult children
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2
as in pleases
to see fit
do as you will—I wash my hands of the whole affair
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as in choices
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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Noun
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Families will, once again, face impossible choices between making ends meet and ensuring safe care for their children.—
Suzanne Miles-Gustave,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2025 -
The large, solid chunk of cheese with distinct bite marks taken directly out of it sat separately to the man, but Redditors were quick to express a mixture of horror, disbelief and fascination at his other choices, like the placement of the cheese and his use of a paper plate.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The loss leaves Boise State’s NCAA Tournament fate up to the committee on Selection Sunday.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Mar. 2025
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When cooking the sauce, add in frozen peppers and onions, corn, or even a few handfuls of baby spinach leaves.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Wills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wills. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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