WILLS Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

wills 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of will

as in bequeaths

to give by means of a will willed their house to their adult children

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as in pleases

to see fit do as you will—I wash my hands of the whole affair

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wills

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noun

plural of will

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

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

The story went viral, Rust recalls, dragging local, state and, ultimately, federal officials into a Keystone Kops-like battle of wills. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Estate planning, including wills and powers of attorney, is vital to ensure wishes are honored during incapacity or death. — Cicely Jones, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 If, as Jimmy Connors has said, tennis is boxing at ninety feet—a lonely battle of wills that punishes the slightest lapse in concentration—Eala’s southpaw forehand drives resemble Pacquiao’s blazing left hooks. — Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026 The projections can take whatever physical form a ring-bearer wills, and some powerful Lanterns have conjured the shapes of living beings, though sentience is another matter. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026 Community Legal Services of Philadelphia also offers assistance with wills and estate planning. — Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 Morning temperatures cooled down to the 80s, highs wills also stay lower. — Tevian Whitehurst, AZCentral.com, 28 July 2026 On The Porch There’s a particular kind of magic that comes when the sun dips below the treetops and the soundtrack of a summer evening fills the air—crickets, cicadas, and whip-poor-wills. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 There must either be one will, or several wills. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026

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Verb

Xenex LightStrike Infections acquired inside hospitals remain a serious problem, especially when harmful germs survive on surfaces after a patient leaves a room.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Measles spreads through the air and can remain in a room for up to two hours after an infected person leaves.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of leaves

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Coastal decor darling Serena & Lily brings you the Pacifica modular collection to suit any configuration that pleases you.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
For something more substantial, Ramsey’s pleases both vegetarians and meat eaters with options such as BBQ brisket sandwich with homemade onion straws or Zucchini Noodle Thai Bowl.

— Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026

Definition of pleases

Noun

What shouldn’t happen, at least this Saturday against Florida Atlantic in the Gators’ opener of the Sumrall era, is any quarterback switcheroos, no matter how much Sumrall wants to continue weighing his choices.

— Noah White, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Of course, depending on options and packages, there may be some differences in materials, color choices, and performance—but the Stingray succeeds at offering the core Corvette experience.

— Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of choices

Verb

Treating against the parents’ wishes would entail calling state authorities and requesting an emergency removal.

— Eric Boodman, STAT, 3 Sep. 2026
In the supernatural horror film, a young man wishes for Nikki to love him more than anything, but the wish quickly takes a terrifying turn.

— Denis Akbari, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026