1
as in choices
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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2
as in options
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
left the church of her own volition, not because she was excommunicated
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Noun
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Everyone has an opinion about the correct address for ladies, and everyone is indignant when others’ choices are different.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025 -
Besides their important representative basis, the choices play an important role in the Artemis program.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The extended line aims to give fans elevated options to represent their teams.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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After the music, there will be homemade chili (with vegetarian and gluten-free options), salad, dessert, and artisan bread.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Friday night at T-Mobile Park, emptying their bullpen, testing their wills and winning a game that stretched deep into the night.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Along with the art, Pantzer stacked the shelves from floor to ceiling in his upstairs study with rare books on the artist, wills and sales catalogues, Krause wrote.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Their preferences no longer matter.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Choosing the best diet depends on your goals, health status, and preferences.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Volitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volitions. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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