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
Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2023
What follows is part documentary account and part metafictional experiment, a willed mix of art and therapy that unfolds almost entirely in a series of rooms.
—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2023
He was opinionated, strong willed and colorful in his language.
—Penelope Green, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2023
Kindness suggests that there’s a moral universe out there, in which we’re all connected to one another, whereas standup is a willed isolation: a solo performer on a stage taking on the world.
—Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2023
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FitzGerald is Brooks, the mission’s strong willed and determined co-pilot, while Fiennes Tiffin plays Rhodes, an idealistic astronaut on his first mission.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2023
What follows is part documentary account and part metafictional experiment, a willed mix of art and therapy that unfolds almost entirely in a series of rooms.
—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2023
He was opinionated, strong willed and colorful in his language.
—Penelope Green, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2023
Kindness suggests that there’s a moral universe out there, in which we’re all connected to one another, whereas standup is a willed isolation: a solo performer on a stage taking on the world.
—Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2023
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Incorrectly labeled fish can undermine conscious consumers’ efforts to purchase responsibly.Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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An emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency can reduce long-term operating costs while also appealing to environmentally conscious residents and businesses.Meyer Orbach, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Her remarks were a deliberate attempt to engage with voters who feel disillusioned by both political parties’ handling of international issues.By Nik Popli/East Lansing, Mich., TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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Daren Christopher Abbey, 41, was arrested this week and charged with deliberate homicide in the killing of Dustin Kjersem, 35, whose body was found in his tent near Big Sky on Oct. 12, officials said.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024
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This positive, forward-thinking approach can inspire voluntary compliance and unlock a wave of creativity in the commercial real estate sector.Ali Hoss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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While a concession speech isn't required by U.S. law or the Constitution, the voluntary gesture is considered a graceful tradition of American democracy.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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Your job as a leader is to improve the alignment between the organization's current state and its intended strategy.Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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For its intended purpose as a people mover though, the vehicle's suspension feels just a bit too stiff.Roberto Baldwin, WIRED, 21 Oct. 2024
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The man is being held in lieu of $480,000 bail at Santa Rita Jail on suspicion of numerous charges, including assault with a firearm, shooting into an inhabited dwelling or vehicle, shooting into an uninhabited dwelling or vehicle, willful discharge of a firearm and other crimes.Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Last week, the state had asked Kendrick to plead guilty to conspiracy to violate Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act and willful participation in street gang activity.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The show was also intentional about embracing younger artists blazing new trails in the industry — from a medley with up-and-coming urban artists Eladio Carrión, Quevedo, Myke Towers, to a Spanglish performance by Joe Jonas and Ela Taubert, who is nominated for best new artist.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Be intentional with team connections and avoid the trap of transactional conversations.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Willed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/willed. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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