1
as in choice
the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions
oftentimes the dialect we speak is completely beyond our volition
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as in option
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
left the church of her own volition, not because she was excommunicated
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Recent Examples of volition
So who is that one famous face banned from the Met Gala, who else won’t be attending of their own volition and who has previously denounced the gala?
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Alyssa Modos,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
The most likely reason is that the worms crawled there on their own volition.
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Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
Trump didn't invite Cox inside his home on his own volition.
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Saige Miller,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
At the end of Season 8, Raver left the show of her own volition, only to return for a guest stint in Season 14 and then for real in Season 15.
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Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for volition
Alyssa Modos,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
The most likely reason is that the worms crawled there on their own volition.
—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
Trump didn't invite Cox inside his home on his own volition.
—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
At the end of Season 8, Raver left the show of her own volition, only to return for a guest stint in Season 14 and then for real in Season 15.
—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for volition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volition
Noun
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Miltos’ Greek Table at Andronis Luxury Suites is the Oia choice for travelers who want romance.
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Vic makes some baffling choices here, buzzing in twice on the first word in the series without hearing the rest, and getting eliminated from multiple rounds five seconds in.
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With retail prices starting around $19,000 for entry models and climbing past $100,000 for advanced ones, rentals offer a more accessible option.
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Shop the comfortable, chic outfit-polisher in five color options, plus more Italian leather flats under $100.
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These distinct sauce styles are all rooted in traditions that developed in the coastal South, influenced by shifting populations, regional preferences, and supply chains.
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As carbuyers' preferences have shifted, pricier vehicles have become the norm at dealerships, leaving budget-conscious shoppers with fewer affordable models to choose from.
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“Volition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volition. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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