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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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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As the Moon moves through your 10th House of Career, your choices set the tone for how others rely on you.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026 -
Tierra Reina’s entree choices were Veracruzana or barbacoa, made with beef tongue and cheek.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Montreal’s five dangerous options on its top unit will be a mighty challenge for the Sabres’ penalty kill.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Paul and Barlow spent several minutes in the second half playing in the frontcourt, giving Nurse options to switch seamlessly while playing small when other Sixers bigs dealt with foul trouble.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
Noun
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But an attorney who specializes in wills and trusts can point you in the right direction.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The share of older Americans writing wills has been trending downward for years, according to the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Human children often copy their friends’ preferences for toys or clothes, while adults are prone to jumping on popular diets or lifestyle trends.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Neos would also algorithmically predict and respond to everything from citizens’ changing meal preferences to criminal acts.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
1 May 2026
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“Volitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volitions. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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