at will

phrase

: as one wishes : as or when it pleases or suits oneself

Examples of at will in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Antetokounmpo got to his spots at will, with 16 of his 19 makes this preseason coming from inside the paint. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

This being Dodge, of course, the AWD is optional and can be shut off at will when the driver prefers rear-wheel madness. — New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026

Airpower alone is unlikely to deliver a victory against Iran, despite Israel’s and the United States’ ability to functionally strike almost anywhere in the country, at will, for months on end. — Justin Bronk, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026

The Oilers didn’t have the same time and space to weave through traffic and choose their spots at will. — Janson Duench, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for at will

• anthill
• backfill
• bluegill
• crossbill
• distil
• distill
• downhill
• dunghill
• foothill
• fulfil
• fulfill
• goodwill