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the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success
the social worker was pleased at the improvement in the child's welfare
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Recent Examples of welfare
The 24-hour a day construction, representatives argued, also posed ongoing threats to public safety, property values and the health and welfare of residents in the surrounding communities.
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Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Jan. 2025
For mothers whose poverty leaves them vulnerable to oversight from welfare case workers, social workers, and health care providers, an adequate supply of diapers isn’t just necessary to protect their children from rashes and urinary tract infections.
—Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 18 Jan. 2025
Officers responded to a welfare check call at a residence in the 700 block of Liberty Lane at around 7:30 p.m. Monday, officials said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
Bronx prosecutors upgraded the charges to endangering the welfare of a child, as well as harassment and indecent exposure.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Jan. 2025
For mothers whose poverty leaves them vulnerable to oversight from welfare case workers, social workers, and health care providers, an adequate supply of diapers isn’t just necessary to protect their children from rashes and urinary tract infections.
—Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 18 Jan. 2025
Officers responded to a welfare check call at a residence in the 700 block of Liberty Lane at around 7:30 p.m. Monday, officials said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
Bronx prosecutors upgraded the charges to endangering the welfare of a child, as well as harassment and indecent exposure.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welfare
Noun
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His hobbies and interests include making maple syrup, technology, hanging out with family and friends, and games of many types.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Justin Hall Partner, Golden Gate Ventures Along with the first wave of successful startups, other factors surfaced during this time frame that accelerated the growth of the region’s tech and startup ecosystem, which consequently brought an influx of investor interest.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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By providing stable, affordable housing, Naperville can improve overall community well-being.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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What To Know Moccia told Newsweek that the South Whidbey School District prioritizes the safety and well-being of its students, families and community.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Hair health, a holdover on-trend category from last year, is still a vibrant topic.—
Faye Brookman,
WWD,
4 Feb. 2025
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In October, ahead of the U.S. presidential election, Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc downplayed the potential impact of any tariffs on its business, saying that consumer health would have a bigger role than geopolitics.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Like hope, wonder is doubt is faith is A woman exiled, feeling her way from paradise to an arid wilderness Stolen in pursuit of ahistorical happiness, amnesiac.—
Paul Tran,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Your happiness and smiles and great food and service were very much appreciated.—
Ticked Off,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Last year, the U.S. imported $480 billion goods from Mexico, including vehicles, electrical equipment, furniture, plastics and metal, according to Trading Economics.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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Tariffs are duties imposed on foreign goods that are paid by U.S. importers.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But function is never sacrificed for the sake of form, either—interiors are livable and inviting.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
30 Jan. 2025
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The transition should begin for the sake of the country.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Of course, the value (and advisability) of such a potent check depends on the quality of the state actors involved, and in the United States, agency officials are highly trained, relatively diverse, and demonstrably devoted to the public weal.—
Jon D. Michaels,
Foreign Affairs,
15 Aug. 2017
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When economic distress reaches a certain point, the individual citizen no longer uses his political power to serve the public weal, but only to help himself.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Dec. 2011
Noun
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Set Clear, Actionable Goals A success mindset thrives on clarity and direction.—
Stephen Nalley,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2025
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Its success will be determined by whether Agbadou can build on his impressive start and whether fellow defender Nasser Djiga, signed from Crvena zvezda for £10m ($12.4m), and midfielder Marshall Munetsi, signed from Reims for £15m, can replicate it.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Welfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welfare. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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