as in voluntary
done, made, or given with one's own free will
our office staff made a freewill offering for UNESCO
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as in choice
the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions
all of the workers at the homeless shelter are unpaid and are there of their own free will
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Recent Examples of freewill
Linda McIntosh, sandiegouniontribune.com, 30 Apr. 2018
There is no charge for this concert; freewill donations for musicians are encouraged.
—Linda McIntosh, sandiegouniontribune.com, 9 Apr. 2018
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 May 2025
The viewer doesn’t hold all that much sway over Stefan’s outcomes, but the illusory nature of free will is part of the point Bandersnatch is trying to make.
—Charles Bramesco, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Admission for the event sponsored by the Friends of the Rancho Bernardo Library is free; freewill donations will be accepted for musicians.
—Linda McIntosh, sandiegouniontribune.com, 30 Apr. 2018
There is no charge for this concert; freewill donations for musicians are encouraged.
—Linda McIntosh, sandiegouniontribune.com, 9 Apr. 2018
Noun
By the end, the film leaves a lasting impression — not only as a commentary on reproductive rights but as a human story of autonomy and compassion, and the lengths some women must go to preserve their own free will.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 May 2025
The viewer doesn’t hold all that much sway over Stefan’s outcomes, but the illusory nature of free will is part of the point Bandersnatch is trying to make.
—Charles Bramesco, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freewill
Adjective
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In recent days, the U.S. began pulling some diplomats from Iraq’s capital and offering voluntary evacuations for the families of U.S. troops in the wider Middle East.—
Christopher Bodeen,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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While admission to the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is free, voluntary donations of $4 for adults and $2 for children are welcome.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2025
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The summer of 2024 solidified Love Island USA as a top reality-TV choice for households across the country, and 2025 is proving to be a repeat success.—
Clarissa Brooks,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
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Larger bills could push more borrowers into default Under the Republican proposals, there would be just two repayment plan choices for borrowers who take out loans after July 1, 2026, compared with roughly a dozen options now.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
20 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
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Here’s what happened Daily, the list of targets Israel is steadily hitting – at will, largely unopposed – grows.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
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Why fewer older Americans are writing wills or estate planningBenefits outweigh hassles: Setting up a trust is worth the work What should people consider when using a trust?—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Furthermore, success stories will only emerge from firms willing to rethink workflows from the ground up.—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Denverites willing to brave the heat and visit the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance this summer may be able to sneak a peek at a new baby sloth snoozing and snuggling in the treetops of the Tropical Discovery exhibit.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
28 June 2025
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“Freewill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freewill. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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