1
as in rather
by choice or preference
I would not willingly eat liver, but sometimes I have no choice
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2
as in voluntarily
of one's own free will
I willingly made the campaign contribution; no one pressured me into doing so
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Adverb
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Lucas Giolito, Brayan Bello, and Kutter Crawford are opening the year on the IL, a rather rough introduction for a rotation that is high on upside and low on durability.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025 -
The Packers’ top three positions of need entering the 2025 NFL Draft are rather evident.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Pour out leftover water, preferably into a nearby plant.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
28 Mar. 2025
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Chicago Blackhawks – Connor Bedard is a tremendous talent, but the Hawks need a sidekick of equal skill – preferably someone bigger than Bedard’s 5-foot-10 stature – to take some heat off him.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
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The exoplanets that are wanderers Many planets aren’t bound to a star but instead roam freely across the stretches of space.—
Shi En Kim,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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At issue is whether Medicaid patients can freely choose their provider for any service — not just reproductive care.—
Maya Goldman,
Axios,
1 Apr. 2025
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Magic Mountain crews had hoped to fix Superman: Escape from Krypton when the coaster closed for maintenance in September, but the necessary parts weren’t readily available and the most prudent option was to permanently close the ride, according to Harris.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2025
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But even though these medications are safe and readily available, there is plenty of negative chatter, creating a stigma against using the medicine to aid in weight loss.—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Willingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/willingly. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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