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by choice

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preferably adv.
rather adv.
voluntarily adv.

ADVERB

preferably

Synonyms

STRONG

rather

WEAK

alternatively first in preference willingly

ADVERB

rather

Synonyms

STRONGEST

sooner willingly

WEAK

alternately alternatively as a matter of choice by preference first in lieu of in preference just as soon more readily more willingly much sooner

Antonyms

WEAK

extremely insignificantly little violently

ADVERB

voluntarily

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deliberately freely intentionally spontaneously willingly

WEAK

at one's discretion by preference of one's own accord on one's own on one's own initiative optionally with all one's heart without being asked without prompting

Antonyms

STRONGEST

unintentionally

WEAK

forced involuntarily obligatory

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Join us on a time-travel adventure to the ’90s: If you’ve recently been paralyzed by choice or felt overconnected but underinvested in your friendships, Slate has an antidote for you.

From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026

Whether by choice or because they’ve finally had it with the brutal hiring landscape, some are leaving the workforce completely.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 19, 2026

I lived in my red Toyota hatchback by choice, to clear my head.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026

Whether it is by chance or by choice, Guardiola has found an XI that works together and seem to enjoy playing together too.

From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2026

It wasn’t by choice, and he wasn’t alone: massive unemployment in Italy had pushed many Italians to emigrate.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

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