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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Supporting Kigali-compliant policies also drives industries toward cleaner technologies, scaling solutions beyond individual choices.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025 -
Thanks to amazing performances, wild fashion choices, and unexpected moments, the MTV Video Music Awards is typically one of the buzzier awards shows — and this year was no exception.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These options let the computer randomly generate numbers for you.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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There are pricier options, of course, such as the HTC Vive Pro 2 or the eye-wateringly expensive Apple Vision Pro headset, available for a cool $3,500, which come with better visuals and more advanced features.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Giorgio Armani left not one but two wills, one dated March 15 and the other April 5.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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For those unfamiliar with the sport, rest easy — there are only occasional references to the business of soccer (for instance, former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson) — but Saipan is not a sports film in the usual sense, although it could be described as a battle of wills.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Every individual brings unique needs, preferences and strengths.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The best house cleaners know how to get homes looking pristine and are professionals who are attuned to their clients' concerns and preferences.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Volitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volitions. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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