at will

phrase

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

Examples of at will in a Sentence

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Our tickets were waiting at will call for a magical theater night. — Betsy Blondin, Longreads, 22 Sep. 2026 There’s a certain wavelength of hangdog humor that denizens of the former Soviet Republics seem able to tune into at will, and Georgian director Levan Koguashvili more than most. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026 Not to mention that the Cowboys offense moved the ball seemingly at will against Oregon's defense. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Pattinson plays him like a man whose voice and demeanor could change at will, an ambitious morass of contradictions. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at will

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of at will was in the 14th century

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“At will.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20will. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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