as in conscious
made, given, or done with full awareness of what one is doing
a hard-nosed industrialist with a willed indifference to public opinion
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as in bequeathed
to give by means of a will
willed their house to their adult children
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as in pleased
to see fit
do as you will—I wash my hands of the whole affair
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Recent Examples of willed
Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
The forward almost willed the Lions to the Final Four, averaging 35.0 points per game over four games.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
But Carlisle spoke about that balance on March 22, just two days after Mathurin willed the Pacers to a win with a 28-point, 16-rebound performance in an overtime win over the Brooklyn Nets.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The entire texture of that life, its willed imposture.
—Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
The forward almost willed the Lions to the Final Four, averaging 35.0 points per game over four games.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
Pope Francis fervently willed the Acutis sainthood case forward — convinced that the church needed someone like him to attract young Catholics to the faith while addressing the promises and perils of the digital age.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
But Carlisle spoke about that balance on March 22, just two days after Mathurin willed the Pacers to a win with a 28-point, 16-rebound performance in an overtime win over the Brooklyn Nets.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for willed
Adjective
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This look is perfect for landing in a style-conscious city like Paris or Chicago and hitting the ground running without needing a quick change in the airport bathroom.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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As Americans grow increasingly more health-conscious, many are looking for substitutes for certain foods and additives that researchers have deemed less-than-stellar for your longterm health.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Kenwood painting was part of the Iveagh collection bequeathed by Lord Iveagh in 1927.—
Gareth Harris,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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Following the funeral, John's sister meets with Oscar and tells him that John has bequeathed his manor upstate to him.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Magnitude had descended in the track’s estimation from the 2-1 morning line by post time to go off at 7-2, but Bracket Buster, who went off at 17-1 to place, pleased his trainer Victoria Oliver by stepping smartly out of the pack to challenge Sovereignty briefly at the top of the stretch.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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His effort to schmaltz Putin with a display of royal pageantry obviously pleased this murderous dictator to no end.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Understand who holds the greatest influence over promotion decisions in your organization and make a deliberate effort to be visible to them.—
Roberta Matuson,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Acutis' canonization marks a deliberate Vatican effort to present contemporary, relatable holy figures who can speak to younger generations about faith lived in the digital age.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The chairman said that every Republican member of Congress wanted to see the Epstein files released and accountability for any government official involved in a potential cover-up.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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But House Minority Leader Ranjeev Puri, D-Canton, spokesperson Tracy Wimmer said Democrats wanted to see greater flexibility in Tisdel's legislation to implement a school cellphone policy sought by school administrators.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This has for decades been underpinned by voluntary pricing agreements — voluntary in the sense that non-voluntary terms would have been worse — between the industry and the NHS.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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On August 22, Blue Bell Creameries announced a voluntary recall of its 64-ounce Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream due to the presence of undeclared nuts, which pose a risk to individuals with nut allergies.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bookout, 33, wished her ex and Conner well when the pair announced Conner's pregnancy.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Adugna wished all parents strength and wisdom in guiding their daughters.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the eight- and 16-bit era, the key art used in a game’s pack-in manual was more intended to stir the imagination.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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Many more were maimed, and almost all the carnage was the direct and intended result of Iran’s nascent Axis.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Willed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/willed. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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