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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The success Darnold found led to choices in free agency, every player’s dream.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026 -
Esteemed Venus is strolling into your 2nd House of Satisfaction, supporting thoughtful choices that align with your independent values and strengthen confidence through stewardship.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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Alarms for doors and windows, smart locks or wearables that detect movement are other options that boost safety and can connect to the caregiver's smartphones.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Over half were additives typically added to ultraprocessed foods; the rest were more natural options, such as the use of lemon juice as a preservative or beet juice for color.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Patriots will play in Super Bowl LX, thanks to a 10-7 triumph over the Broncos in an AFC Championship that evolved into a wintry battle of wills.—
Andrew Callahan,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
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Billionaires have started their own initiatives like Warren Buffett, Melinda French Gates, and Bill Gates’ The Giving Pledge, which attracted more than 250 billionaires who pledged to donate at least half of their wealth during their lifetimes, or in their wills.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
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His goal is to understand the patient’s cultural preferences and facial characteristics.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Leadership is committed to innovating and addressing shifting consumer preferences, aiming to help the brand reach its full potential and inspire confidence in its future direction.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Volitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volitions. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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