whim
noun
an odd or capricious notion or desire; a sudden or freakish fancy.
whims
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pluralof whim.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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There was a solid two weeks when I complied with its whims.
From Slate ● Sep. 6, 2026
The bill would also establish clear market structure rules that provide regulatory certainty for investors and banks so they don’t have to worry about being whipsawed by the whims of a future administration.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
They’re expressions of his whims, and as such they’re totally ineffective.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
It’s just the latest sign that the launch of a whole ecosystem of ETFs has done little to buttress bitcoin against the whims of mercurial investors.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
This was my destiny—to spin gold at the whims of a greedy king for the rest of my life.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
