willed
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of willed
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at will 2, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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“Asha flew redeye after redeye, week after week, and willed that into reality,” said Porch co-founder and chief executive Matt Ehrlichman.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
Z, international man of mystery, exists because Oliver willed him into being during a March shoutout on “Last Week Tonight.”
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
He's very strong willed and that's his decision.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
On a night when his teammates struggled offensively, Brunson willed the Knicks to the series clinching victory, another gritty come-from-behind victory for a team that has made them a trademark.
From Barron's ● Jun. 14, 2026
I willed the sky to turn dark again.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
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