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
Hezbollah is not willing to voluntarily disarm.
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Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
However, the countries could voluntarily agree to abide by the agreement for another year, as Putin has proposed.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
In September, Russian President Vladimir Putin offered to voluntarily continue to abide by the treaty’s limits for another year.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Frady is voluntarily subjected to a disturbing reel of still images and text, juxtaposed and remixed in an overwhelming cacophony of the contradictions and impulses at the heart of America.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Sources with knowledge of the situation told BusinessDen that Orchid is preparing to voluntarily surrender its dance cabaret license but keep its liquor license with the intent of transferring it to a new operator.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
It was reduced voluntarily first to $499 in March 2025 and then to $199 in November after negotiations with the federal government.
—Selina Wang, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2026
The child walked away from the incident, which Waymo voluntarily reported to the agency.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
None has ever been forced to testify before lawmakers, although a few have voluntarily done so.
—Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
However, the countries could voluntarily agree to abide by the agreement for another year, as Putin has proposed.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
In September, Russian President Vladimir Putin offered to voluntarily continue to abide by the treaty’s limits for another year.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Frady is voluntarily subjected to a disturbing reel of still images and text, juxtaposed and remixed in an overwhelming cacophony of the contradictions and impulses at the heart of America.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Sources with knowledge of the situation told BusinessDen that Orchid is preparing to voluntarily surrender its dance cabaret license but keep its liquor license with the intent of transferring it to a new operator.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
It was reduced voluntarily first to $499 in March 2025 and then to $199 in November after negotiations with the federal government.
—Selina Wang, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2026
The child walked away from the incident, which Waymo voluntarily reported to the agency.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
None has ever been forced to testify before lawmakers, although a few have voluntarily done so.
—Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voluntarily
Adverb
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Investigators do not believe Nancy Guthrie left her home willingly and that she was abducted in her sleep early Sunday morning, the Pima County Sheriff's Department told ABC News.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Volunteers often are needed for low-level jobs that Quimby does willingly, including keeping track of how long a person is taking for a shower, arbitrating the line for use of two bathrooms, and moderating use of washers and driers.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Let the cards and crafts travel freely between homes.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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Money may flow freely as the intuitive Moon moves through your 2nd House of Resources, trining lucky Jupiter in your 10th House of Goals.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Voluntarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voluntarily. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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