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as in to want
to see fit
do as you will—I wash my hands of the whole affair
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as in restraint
the power to control one's actions, impulses, or emotions
she kept her face still by sheer force of will
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as in choice
the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions
you cannot force me to do anything against my own will
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Recent Examples of will
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 1 Dec. 2025
Even as the home crowd tried to will on the defense, Stafford was able to push Los Angeles down the field.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Nov. 2025
Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2026
But Flagg, on his way to 19 first-half points, continued to score at will, and Brooklyn had no answer.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
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Verb
From his first moments onscreen in a performance of Duracell Bunny physicality and motormouth pushiness, Chalamet conveys the sense of a shameless young man willing himself toward greatness with a combination of chutzpah, amorality and unshakeable self-belief.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 1 Dec. 2025
Even as the home crowd tried to will on the defense, Stafford was able to push Los Angeles down the field.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Nov. 2025
Noun
But this is the first time in recent memory in which the will of the majority feels both irrelevant and totally impotent.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2026
But Flagg, on his way to 19 first-half points, continued to score at will, and Brooklyn had no answer.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for will
Verb
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The departure of Stockton and Warren leaves head coach Spencer Danielson with the task of replacing two secondary coaches.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Members of the Minneapolis City Council, in a joint statement, demanded that ICE leave the city following the shooting.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The same doesn't apply to any amphibians who might want to join her in the night, however.—
Phil Boucher,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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And the shorter length is ideal for petite shoppers or those who just want to let their ankles breathe while out and about.—
Michelle Baricevic,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Chef David Richter cooks with confidence and restraint (his mole is the real deal); co-owner Jessica Richter manages the dining room.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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The kitchen, a blank slate designed by Zazueta with selections guided by Thacker, balances modern living with historic restraint.—
Gina Mayfield,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For a more specialized fit, the Petite Wide-leg Pants are an excellent choice for shorter shoppers, while the Curvy Wide-leg Pants are just as comfortable and flattering (and on sale for almost $40 off).—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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This is evidence that color drenching is a more recent design choice and might not be timeless.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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His mother bequeathed to him her fierceness.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Leon's children filed a civil lawsuit in the Clark County Circuit Court in 2024 claiming that Jamey took money that was bequeathed to them after their father's death in 2018.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
14 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Few industries have been as brazen in their capitulation as Big Tech, which has dismantled its content-moderation systems to please the current administration.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
14 Jan. 2026
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The volume was eventually reprinted in the Modern Library—an accolade that greatly pleased its author.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The common thread may be America’s determination to challenge China and its dominance of critical minerals.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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She's inspired by Morris' determination and compassion.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In a modern world where free will is taken as a given, fate might be best understood as the tangle of powers that facilitate or obstruct individual wills.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
5 Jan. 2026
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Assassin’s Creed is described as a high-octane thriller centered on the secret war between two shadowy factions — one set on determining mankind’s future through control and manipulation, while the other fights to preserve free will.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Will.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/will. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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