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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The large, solid chunk of cheese with distinct bite marks taken directly out of it sat separately to the man, but Redditors were quick to express a mixture of horror, disbelief and fascination at his other choices, like the placement of the cheese and his use of a paper plate.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025 -
Families will, once again, face impossible choices between making ends meet and ensuring safe care for their children.—
Suzanne Miles-Gustave,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2025
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There are a variety of noise-canceling headphones available, from earbuds to over-ear options, based on your preferences and level of comfort.—
Julie Rousseau,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Mar. 2025
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In Travel + Leisure’s latest highlights of the most exciting new routes, March sees a flurry of activity in Austin, more options to Mexican beaches, and new links to Europe.—
Edward Russell,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Mar. 2025
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Whether these programs are worthwhile depends on individual gambling habits and travel preferences.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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These preferences are often carried over into childhood and beyond and can lay the foundations for whether an individual leads a healthy dietary lifestyle.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Volitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volitions. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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