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as in fine
in a satisfactory way
our current system for dividing household chores works well, so let's keep it
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as in generously
in a generous manner
a warm and gracious host who always treats guests well
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as in masterfully
in a skillful or expert manner
she plays the piano very well
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as in kindly
with good reason or courtesy
we cannot well get out of going to your cousin's wedding
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as in nicely
in a pleasing way
the day went well, despite the rough beginning
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as in perfectly
to a full extent or degree
we are well aware that this home renovation is going to be costly
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as in smoothly
without difficulty
he can well afford to spare the time
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as in source
a point or place at which something is invented or provided
his quirkily dysfunctional family proved to be a bottomless well of inspiration for the novelist
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as in healthy
enjoying health and vigor
my mother is quite well, thank you
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Recent Examples of well
Arika Herron, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
Circle is best known as the issuer of USD Coin (USDC), the world’s second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization.
—Mackenzie Sigalos,tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025
Lecturing other nations on freedom while advocating restrictions at home is, well, duplicitous.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025
As resources deplete and wells mature, these innovations will allow oil companies to sustain production in an increasingly challenging environment.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2023
This was not the first time Burgess mentioned how well life with their blended family is going.
—Daniel S. Levine, Peoplemag, 18 July 2023
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Adverb
These restaurants are best known for having a variety of meats cooked over an open flame and served tableside.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
Circle is best known as the issuer of USD Coin (USDC), the world’s second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization.
—Mackenzie Sigalos,tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
Interjection
As their name suggests, supermassive black holes are, well, very massive—most are more than one million times the mass of our sun.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025
Lecturing other nations on freedom while advocating restrictions at home is, well, duplicitous.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
Scoop individual servings into the wells of a silicone muffin pan.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025
As resources deplete and wells mature, these innovations will allow oil companies to sustain production in an increasingly challenging environment.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers and hope to see you soon.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2023
This was not the first time Burgess mentioned how well life with their blended family is going.
—Daniel S. Levine, Peoplemag, 18 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well
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Every patron, from fisherman to tourists, gets along just fine.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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Everything was going fine until my friend, Sarah (28F), showed up with her 7-month-old baby.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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Egg hunt reservations are kindly requested, visit theinnatrsf.com.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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The public would take more kindly to her and have a softer approach to her endeavors.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Bridal clutches or small shoulder bags are hero items that be can carried post-ceremony to perfectly compliment any outfit, while also serving as an emergency carry-all.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2025
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Its sleek, backless design and elegant wide-leg shape perfectly mirror the polished look Roberts sported on the red carpet.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Interjection
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And, oh my God, the actors in that scene were so lovely and sweet and felt so bad.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
9 Mar. 2025
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And while a preshow video displayed a parade of hairstyles that have come and gone — oh, the mullet era! — the big white cowboy hat remains.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Creating a carbon copy of the original could attract criticism for being lazy and superfluous whereas straying too far from the source material could alienate fans.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Staff members at the U.S. Institute of Peace were informed they were terminated effective immediately on Friday, five sources familiar with the situation told CBS News.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Born in China, Wang built his fortune with Bitcoin mining pools.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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In late February, the White House took over another primary function of the organization by wresting control of the process of determining who is in the pool that covers the president in close proximity.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Less than a week before the season opener, 38 healthy players remain in camp.—
Dennis Lin,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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The current ideal of a healthy, comfortable coupling has not been essential to the survival of the species.—
Jaron Lanier,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Among those who've paid tribute to the late boxing great include fellow fighter Mike Tyson, who shared a message on his X account.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Congrats to Alcantara, at least, who deserves to be traded to a team that cares about winning instead of pitching great but losing because his hitters are swinging pool noodles instead of bats.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Well.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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