1
as in fitness
the condition of being sound in body
Sam gradually regained his health after a long bout with cholera
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as in condition
a state of being or fitness
a country in good economic health now that the recession is past
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Recent Examples of health
Mitochondria are a major source of these particles and might use them to signal cellular health, says Mitrofanis.
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Lynne Peeples, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Euthanasia, on the other hand, involves doctors or health practitioners, under strict conditions, actively killing patients who meet certain conditions by giving them a lethal injection at their request.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The facility received an exemption from environmental review, leaving residents without answers about health hazards as California lawmakers debate regulating AI data centers.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Her mother, Maria Alejandra, had told me in long, vivid emails about some of more serious concerns about her and her daughter’s deteriorating mental and physical health during their prolonged detention.
—Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
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Lynne Peeples, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Euthanasia, on the other hand, involves doctors or health practitioners, under strict conditions, actively killing patients who meet certain conditions by giving them a lethal injection at their request.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The facility received an exemption from environmental review, leaving residents without answers about health hazards as California lawmakers debate regulating AI data centers.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Her mother, Maria Alejandra, had told me in long, vivid emails about some of more serious concerns about her and her daughter’s deteriorating mental and physical health during their prolonged detention.
—Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for health
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There are no fitness facilities, but guests are welcome to use Surin's large gym and a sauna just a short shuttle ride away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Belgium was missing striker Romelu Lukaku, midfielders Leandro Trossard and Hans Vanaken and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois because of injuries and fitness issues.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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To reduce costs, researchers from Cornell University have been exploring fuel cells that operate in alkaline conditions instead of acidic ones.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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The wounded man was taken to a hospital and was in stable condition early Thursday morning, Police Chief Eddie Garcia said.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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The meaning of wellness travel has expanded to include everything from somatic meditation to hormone replacement therapy and grief counseling.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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As with most wellness trends, bone broth is nothing new.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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To address these challenges, researchers designed a hybrid composite actuator that combines shape memory alloys (SMAs) with shape memory polymers (SMPs).—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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The approach sets Fetterman apart from Manchin and Sinema, who routinely used their swing vote status to extract concessions or shape legislation.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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Unfortunately, Americans have proved themselves to be suckers for packaging that conveys a food’s healthiness, Bragg said.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
23 Aug. 2025
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That Smith’s work remains little-known is all the more baffling considering the strength and depth of a retrospective now up at Keith de Lellis.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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His teammates often marvel at his strength both in the weight room and in team drills.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Instead, examinations should prioritize risks that threaten bank safety and soundness.—
Katanga Johnson,
Bloomberg,
23 Feb. 2026
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Look for structural soundness over cosmetic looks when thrifting furniture.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
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A day with the Buttigieges is a never-ending succession of wholesomeness.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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Dees was the epitome of wholesomeness.—
Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Health.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/health. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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