as in willingly
of one's own free will
you took part in this voluntarily, so you have no cause to complain
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Recent Examples of voluntarily
In 2023, after a push by Newsom, the state launched a program known as CARE Court that enables judges to mandate mental health treatment plans if people don’t voluntarily agree.
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Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
One particular point of scrutiny was a $220 million ad campaign featuring Noem that encouraged people in the country illegally to leave voluntarily.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
At first, authorities believed the teenager may have left her home voluntarily after climbing out of her bedroom window during the night.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
While few details of the circumstances in this case have been made public, the animal control agency said the individual involved in the investigation has voluntarily surrendered the animals and the investigation is continuing.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Benjamin Reinhard, 14, won by correctly spelling the word kenosis, which refers to the act of a Christian person voluntarily giving up their personal rights and ambitions and accepting suffering, according to the spelling bee’s definition.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
The leaders of the educational enrichment program have agreed to voluntarily close the facility temporarily.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
When researchers gave semaglutide to green vervet monkeys – primates that voluntarily drink alcohol much like humans do – the animals drank less without showing signs of nausea or changes in water intake.
—Ziyad Al-Aly, Fortune, 5 Mar. 2026
If Carvajal doesn’t voluntarily resign from his role in the county party, state party officials would have to step in to formally remove him.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
One particular point of scrutiny was a $220 million ad campaign featuring Noem that encouraged people in the country illegally to leave voluntarily.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
At first, authorities believed the teenager may have left her home voluntarily after climbing out of her bedroom window during the night.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
While few details of the circumstances in this case have been made public, the animal control agency said the individual involved in the investigation has voluntarily surrendered the animals and the investigation is continuing.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Benjamin Reinhard, 14, won by correctly spelling the word kenosis, which refers to the act of a Christian person voluntarily giving up their personal rights and ambitions and accepting suffering, according to the spelling bee’s definition.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
The leaders of the educational enrichment program have agreed to voluntarily close the facility temporarily.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
When researchers gave semaglutide to green vervet monkeys – primates that voluntarily drink alcohol much like humans do – the animals drank less without showing signs of nausea or changes in water intake.
—Ziyad Al-Aly, Fortune, 5 Mar. 2026
If Carvajal doesn’t voluntarily resign from his role in the county party, state party officials would have to step in to formally remove him.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voluntarily
Adverb
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But at the top, Steyer has his own cash and isn’t going to go willingly.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Buck claimed Moore willingly participated in the actions.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Having multiple players capable of adapting to various roles allows Hayes the flexibility to fill a roster and make tactical changes more freely.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Minnetonka head coach Sean Goldsworthy freely admits to pushing his team hard during regular-season practices.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
7 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Voluntarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voluntarily. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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