1
as in accidental
not made or done willingly or by choice
my long stays on the sidelines during our football games were strictly involuntary
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2
as in automatic
done instantly and without conscious thought or decision
breathing is involuntary
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as in compulsory
forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law
the abolition of involuntary servitude by civilized society
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Recent Examples of involuntary
In addition to voluntary repayment plans, the resumption of collections will include involuntary measures such as wage garnishment, tax refund seizures, and reductions in Social Security benefits.
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
The condition involves the involuntary pulling of the muscles that open and close the vocal folds, causing the voice to sound strained and strangled, at times with a breathy quality.
—Indu Subramanian, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
What can student borrowers do to avoid involuntary collections?
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 1 May 2025
He was placed on an involuntary mental health hold by the Boise Police Department, which was extended beyond the typical 24 hours by Health and Welfare, and then by an Ada County judge.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 1 May 2025
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
The condition involves the involuntary pulling of the muscles that open and close the vocal folds, causing the voice to sound strained and strangled, at times with a breathy quality.
—Indu Subramanian, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
What can student borrowers do to avoid involuntary collections?
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 1 May 2025
He was placed on an involuntary mental health hold by the Boise Police Department, which was extended beyond the typical 24 hours by Health and Welfare, and then by an Ada County judge.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for involuntary
Adjective
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Their partnership was born from an accidental introduction at a content conference in Miami.—
Matthew Kayse,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Some setbacks stem from missteps, including the accidental filing of an internal memo that questioned the administration's legal approach.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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As for ingress and egress, a touch of theatricality is provided thanks to AMP Research’s automatic steps that gracefully deploy.—
London Clark,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2025
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Bear in mind that the Atom 2 does not include any sort of obstacle avoidance, while DJI puts forward sensors and automatic braking in its Flip.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Thus, players are limited by a carve out for compulsory and non-compulsory tournaments.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Jack would begin a compulsory ninety-day psychiatric evaluation in the California Institution for Men in Chino, a rough place known to be brutal to younger inmates for the same possession charges.—
Susannah Cahalan,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Pockets of time when most parents are homebound are now ripe for spontaneous hangouts, especially because their kids can entertain one another.—
Rhaina Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2025
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But most mutations are acquired — from lifestyle, environmental exposures, or spontaneous errors during cell division.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2025
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The company's debut product, an all-black keyboard with no key labels, put mechanical keyboards on the radar of computer geeks and general consumers alike.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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In December, before passing a new film funding law, the German parliament removed a clause that would have made certain DEI requirements, including meeting specific gender equality and inclusion criteria, mandatory for all productions receiving government support.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 May 2025
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Withdrawals used for qualified education expenses, such as tuition, room and board, books, and other mandatory expenses, are also tax-free.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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This spring a jury determined that former Kansas City Manager Brian Platt sidelined the city’s communications directors for being unwilling to stretch the truth.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2025
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Yet, this was a classic case of a kneejerk reaction from WWE fans who were unwilling to let the story play out.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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But ultimately, the week ended with a pretty good array of extremes in selling pressure and hedging demand of the sort that should turn the risk-reward more favorable for a reflex bounce before too long.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2025
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The reflex reaction would be to suggest that without Stiller and Goretzka, Germany lost control in midfield.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Involuntary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involuntary. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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