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
In an early episode, viewers will learn through a number of flashbacks the real reason why Daisy has chosen to enter this regime on her own volition.
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Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
Cancellations While some performers called off shows on their own volition, other cancellations were more conspicuous.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2025
And apparently, not to leave of their own volition either, according to a variety of surveys and statistics.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 29 Nov. 2025
Others wonder if Maduro might leave of his own volition.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Nov. 2025
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Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
Cancellations While some performers called off shows on their own volition, other cancellations were more conspicuous.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2025
And apparently, not to leave of their own volition either, according to a variety of surveys and statistics.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 29 Nov. 2025
Others wonder if Maduro might leave of his own volition.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volition
Noun
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Grégoire said Parisians made a clear choice in favor of the left as Dati, the right-wing candidate, was backed by the far right.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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Compared to Stout, Herrera may be a more controversial choice for moderate voters.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Mar. 2026
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With Kyle Teel sidelined four to six weeks because of a right hamstring strain, McGuire joins Edgar Quero as options behind the plate.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Weigh the options under the Gemini moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Days are structured around early morning wake-ups and hikes that last two or four hours (your preference), movement classes, daily massages, and healthy communal meals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Hong Kong officials last month proposed to buy back the homeownership rights from the fire victims, citing results from a survey of residents' preferences, dashing hopes for those who want to rebuild their homes at the site.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Volition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volition. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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