1
as in choice
the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions
oftentimes the dialect we speak is completely beyond our volition
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as in option
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
left the church of her own volition, not because she was excommunicated
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Recent Examples of volition
For one thing, Hind finds that Numan is gone in the morning, having returned to the city of his own volition.
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Whether in London, Paris or New York, at Conde Nast, and more specifically at the Vogue editions, the top editors don’t usually leave their coveted posts of their own volition.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The pattern that has set in between them over recent days has in an instant shattered and, for Emil, without volition.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
This need for the child to express volition in the fulfillment of male desires was mentioned in the book, too.
—Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Whether in London, Paris or New York, at Conde Nast, and more specifically at the Vogue editions, the top editors don’t usually leave their coveted posts of their own volition.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The pattern that has set in between them over recent days has in an instant shattered and, for Emil, without volition.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
This need for the child to express volition in the fulfillment of male desires was mentioned in the book, too.
—Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for volition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volition
Noun
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For a more specialized fit, the Petite Wide-leg Pants are an excellent choice for shorter shoppers, while the Curvy Wide-leg Pants are just as comfortable and flattering (and on sale for almost $40 off).—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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This is evidence that color drenching is a more recent design choice and might not be timeless.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Take a cue from Nicole Kidman and swap bulky trainers for a sleeker option that styles effortlessly from the plane to wherever the day takes you.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Silver plans are a middle-tier option that the ACA marketplaces offer for qualifying consumers.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Imagine a morning yoga session guided by a virtual instructor on your living room wall, followed by a coffee brewed by a smart kitchen that knows your preferences.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Unlike traditional food banks, the Magnolia Project resembles a boutique grocery store where clients shop for themselves, choosing items that fit their dietary needs, religious beliefs and cultural preferences.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Volition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volition. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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