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
Even more than his strong, octave-surfing Ontario accent, his willed congeniality—a mix of natural reserve and a morbid aversion to pretense—spoke to something in my bones.
—Michelle Orange, Harper's Magazine, 14 Dec. 2023
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Underscoring his willed isolation is the fact that Fight Club intentionally seems to take place nowhere.
—Stephen Kearse, The Atlantic, 15 Oct. 2024
And that raucous crowed willed Belgium to a first-quarter spark that included seven points from guard Julie Vanloo.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
The entire texture of that life, its willed imposture.
—Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
Even more than his strong, octave-surfing Ontario accent, his willed congeniality—a mix of natural reserve and a morbid aversion to pretense—spoke to something in my bones.
—Michelle Orange, Harper's Magazine, 14 Dec. 2023
Read: The changing sound of male rage in rock music
Underscoring his willed isolation is the fact that Fight Club intentionally seems to take place nowhere.
—Stephen Kearse, The Atlantic, 15 Oct. 2024
And that raucous crowed willed Belgium to a first-quarter spark that included seven points from guard Julie Vanloo.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for willed
Adjective
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The discovery triggered a kind of synaptic flooding, a wave of memory overwhelming its conscious embankment.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Processing cheap rare earth is a nasty business using dangerous acid precursors that come with inherent risks, which bump up the prices of processing in the environmentally conscious West.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Choosing to slow decision-making processes and make deliberate moves can seem radical in a competitive business market, but this investment over time can result in significant changes with lasting effects.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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While clutter implies disorganization or neglect, the messy girl look is a deliberate embrace of imperfection that still feels cozy and intentional.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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The program also focuses on ensuring participation remains voluntary and contingent upon parental consent.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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On June 9, Alma Pak International LLC announced a voluntary recall of 400 boxes of its organic blueberries due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Coupling price transparency reforms with policies that address the abuses by contract pharmacies and ensure that 340B hospitals serve their intended purpose can rein in the 340B program materially improve drug affordability.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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But during the protracted legal wrangling the growth cap stayed in place — and served its intended purpose.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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Likewise, Elon Musk, one of the world's most effective transmitters of AGI hype, announced safety assurances that cleverly imply a willful or dangerous AI.—
Eric Siegel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Now the 20-year-old mother has been charged with one felony count of involuntary manslaughter and two felony counts of willful cruelty to a child, according to court records.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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For example, many industries are intentional about cultivating parasocial relationships, such as professional sports leagues with their athletes, music companies with their artists, and even political parties with their candidates.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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As the investigation continues, a growing body of evidence suggests the possibility that the crash was intentional, fueled debate over how pilots are screened, supported and monitored for mental health concerns.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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“Willed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/willed. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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