1
as in bequeaths
to give by means of a will
willed their house to their adult children
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2
as in pleases
to see fit
do as you will—I wash my hands of the whole affair
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as in choices
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 wills
Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
The Moon wills the chart and can make a wishy-washy Libra decisive and direct.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
Agnes virtually wills her back to life.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
And some people, like Sir Abe Bailey and I think Sir Henry Strakosch gave him money in their wills.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
How conversations with friends and family are helping more Black women prepare wills, trusts, and funeral plans long before a crisis hits.
—Essence, 22 Mar. 2026
The register of wills collects and manages inheritance tax — a tax paid by heirs who receive money, property or other assets from the estate of a deceased person.
—Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2026
The report about the bust at the Basilica of Sant’Agnese fuori le Mura was published by Valentina Salerno, who undertook a decade of research into notarial records, inventories, wills, and correspondence, paired with stylistic analysis to connect the sculpture to Michelangelo.
—News Desk, Artforum, 12 Mar. 2026
That’s especially true now that the company is locked in a war of wills with the US military over the use of its AI models.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Ben was so close to getting this right, but who can tame the strange wills of genius?
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
In 2024 Altman signed the Giving Pledge, a commitment launched by Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, and Melinda French Gates to give away at least 50% of their wealth to philanthropy, either during their lifetimes or in their wills.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
In the movie’s fuzzy metaphysics, Shelley wills herself into the consciousness of a character named Ida (also played by Buckley), a young woman angling for survival in 1930s Chicago — a colorful, dangerous world of bawdy lotharios and lethal gangsters.
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
The Moon wills the chart and can make a wishy-washy Libra decisive and direct.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
Agnes virtually wills her back to life.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Even attorneys who specialize in wills, trusts, estate planning and probate may have no experience dealing with Chapter 415 of the Florida Statutes.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
And some people, like Sir Abe Bailey and I think Sir Henry Strakosch gave him money in their wills.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
How conversations with friends and family are helping more Black women prepare wills, trusts, and funeral plans long before a crisis hits.
—Essence, 22 Mar. 2026
The register of wills collects and manages inheritance tax — a tax paid by heirs who receive money, property or other assets from the estate of a deceased person.
—Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2026
The report about the bust at the Basilica of Sant’Agnese fuori le Mura was published by Valentina Salerno, who undertook a decade of research into notarial records, inventories, wills, and correspondence, paired with stylistic analysis to connect the sculpture to Michelangelo.
—News Desk, Artforum, 12 Mar. 2026
That’s especially true now that the company is locked in a war of wills with the US military over the use of its AI models.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Ben was so close to getting this right, but who can tame the strange wills of genius?
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
In 2024 Altman signed the Giving Pledge, a commitment launched by Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, and Melinda French Gates to give away at least 50% of their wealth to philanthropy, either during their lifetimes or in their wills.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wills
Verb
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Creative fire rises as the nurturing Moon enters Aries and gleams within your 5th House of Creativity, encouraging bold self-expression in whichever way most pleases your heart.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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But a little later, Laura asks to stay with this good Samaritan rather than go with the EMTs, an arrangement that clearly pleases Betty.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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The viral video appeared to take that emphasis to an extreme, leaning heavily into dramatic editing choices more commonly associated with cinematic productions than traditional albums.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The star running back and four-star recruit fielded offers from numerous Power Five schools, and had narrowed his choices down to the Fighting Irish along with Indiana, Penn State and Georgia.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His death now leaves a void at home and at school.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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While Fisher’s athleticism leaves a lot to be desired, his high IQ and ability to diagnose from the middle make up for athletic limitations with an extra step on breaking up an offensive rhythm.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Her donor, John, wishes to remain anonymous to the public so asked that his last name not be used, but has become like family to her.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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According to inside sources, Prince William wishes to establish a meaningful relationship with Mullally, knowing that the Archbishop will also preside over his future coronation and will, in fact, be his superior in the Church.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Scorpio October 23 – November 21 What quiet truth wants a little space?—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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October 23 – November 21 What quiet truth wants a little space?—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Wills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wills. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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