as in welfare
the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success
the belief that somehow it is the nation's president who is responsible for the weal or woe of the people
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Recent Examples of weal
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.
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Jon D. Michaels, Foreign Affairs, 15 Aug. 2017
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, 18 Dec. 2011
Some people develop pin-sized, raised bumps (weals) when sweating—this condition is called cholinergic urticaria.
—Jennifer Sabour, Health, 10 May 2024
Today’s Rwanda is based on the deceptively simple premise that common work makes common weal.
—Jonathan M. Hansen, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024
These and scores of other crimes against the public weal are carelessly grouped under this or that vague heading—libertarian prerogative, consumer sovereignty, anti-wokism, what have you—and enshrined as yet another instance of the way things have to be.
—Chris Lehmann, The New Republic, 30 Sep. 2021
Evince an old-fashioned interest in the public weal?
—Peggy Noonan, WSJ, 1 Dec. 2022
Jon D. Michaels, Foreign Affairs, 15 Aug. 2017
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, 18 Dec. 2011
Some people develop pin-sized, raised bumps (weals) when sweating—this condition is called cholinergic urticaria.
—Jennifer Sabour, Health, 10 May 2024
Today’s Rwanda is based on the deceptively simple premise that common work makes common weal.
—Jonathan M. Hansen, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024
These and scores of other crimes against the public weal are carelessly grouped under this or that vague heading—libertarian prerogative, consumer sovereignty, anti-wokism, what have you—and enshrined as yet another instance of the way things have to be.
—Chris Lehmann, The New Republic, 30 Sep. 2021
Evince an old-fashioned interest in the public weal?
—Peggy Noonan, WSJ, 1 Dec. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weal
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Police responded to the airport’s Terminal D at around 3:30 p.m. in regard to a welfare check, according to the report.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2025
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Waterbury Police Chief Fernando C. Spagnolo has previously said police found a record of two instances where officers had involvement with the family, including a welfare check involving the victim and another where the family accused DCF of harassing them.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2025
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The key is to begin with genuine interests rather than what might look impressive on applications.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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According to Murphy, the manosphere is a collection of websites, forums, and content centered on male interests, often with an anti-feminist perspective.—
Samantha Mann,
Parents,
8 Apr. 2025
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President Trump announced a 25% tariff on all goods from any country doing business in the U.S. that also imports oil from Venezuela.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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View Comments Then there are President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods, that could raise the prices of electronics, though more than half of Nintendo devices imported to the US now come from Vietnam and Cambodia, according to the Financial Times.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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To no longer be complicit in surrendering her life to the sport at the expense of her happiness.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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So that was a very conscious call, along with the choice of basing it in a particular weather, which is monsoon, because the characters don’t really have any happiness or sunshine in their life.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2025
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That same day, the first-quarter moon will encourage you to act on your intuition and establish more structure in your personal life, while also tending to your well-being.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Historically, child labor laws have been implemented to protect young workers from unsafe conditions and excessive hours, ensuring their education and well-being are not compromised.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Biden administration received intense criticism of an intentional effort to hide his health decline.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2025
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When using commercial pet food recommendations, always adjust based on your pet's age, activity level, and health status.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While Colorado itself hasn't had significant success, Deion has at least produced some fascinating NFL prospects.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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This offseason, a new head coach and the addition of several key players have increased the odds of success in Indiana.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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All of this was done not to make cuts for the sake of cutting (like DOGE's bull-in-a-china-shop undertaking), but to substantially improve government's performance.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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For the sake of rinsing themselves of the issue long-term, the Dodgers will exercise caution.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Weal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weal. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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