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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
Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
Shake well and pour into a glass rimmed with Tajín or chili salt.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 31 May 2025
There’s almost a temptation to say, well, they’re not really connected.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 May 2025
Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 10 June 2025
Eventually water — of which the well has become the source of holy water for Muslims — sprung up from the ground where the baby’s feet lay.
—Monica Haider, CNN Money, 6 June 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
The post-All-Star Game schedule is extremely manageable as well.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
Shake well and pour into a glass rimmed with Tajín or chili salt.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
Interjection
He’s been like that since coming from Boston in March and fitting right on this team like a boxing glove on a fist — well, poor analogy.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 31 May 2025
There’s almost a temptation to say, well, they’re not really connected.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 May 2025
Noun
Trailers carrying these generators and containers of mining computers (or other servers) can be quickly deployed to remote wells, creating pop-up data centers that run on fuel that would have been thrown away.
—Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 10 June 2025
Eventually water — of which the well has become the source of holy water for Muslims — sprung up from the ground where the baby’s feet lay.
—Monica Haider, CNN Money, 6 June 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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These socks come in two sizes: Small/medium and large/extra large, and as a size 9, the small/medium size fit me just fine.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2025
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The secretary was released from the hospital later that day and appeared fine at the Detroit event.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2025
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Aside from reactions to Musk’s political turn, markets have not looked kindly at Tesla for about a year, as the company’s vehicle deliveries, model development and progress on consumer cars have all been on the downswing.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Occasionally, John, the kindly owner of Record Runner, will come out and show them where to stand, even presenting the actual record and its outtakes as a posing guide.—
John Ortved,
Curbed,
6 June 2025
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This adaptation aligns perfectly with our mission to bring underrepresented perspectives to the screen through bold, engaging, and entertaining stories.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 June 2025
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Not a superstar but, like Happ in LF, perfectly sufficient and acceptable at first.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
Interjection
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The hotel itself had certainly seen better days, but oh, the wonder of having even a bad Syrian glass of wine in a dining room literally steps away from the ruins.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
11 June 2025
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Eccleston brought frantic and wild energy to the Doctor, but when things got serious, oh boy did Eccleston get serious.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The Yacht Venetian sources say the wedding flotilla would consist of three vessels including the Koru, one of the largest sailing boats in the world at 417 feet — which is too large for the canals, so it will be anchored in the Venice lagoon.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
21 June 2025
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At this point, the aircraft have no additional orders, sources said.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
21 June 2025
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With Intex’s easy lock system, the pool is ready for water in just 60 minutes, and the frame pieces snap together with no extra tools required.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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For more casual daytime dining, the Seascape terrace, adjacent to the main pool, offers a more relaxed cuisine, including Caprese salads, burgers, and pasta.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Emergency aid for families caught in conflict zones Parents caught in crises struggle to meet their children's needs and to provide them with a safe and healthy childhood, despite the circumstances.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Alzheimer's patient embarks on cross-country walk to showcase healthy aging Thirteen years after her Alzheimer's diagnosis, Judy Benjamin, 80, has just embarked on a 3,000-mile journey across the country.—
Reem Amro,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
Adverb
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In his 2011 memoir Shaq Uncut: My Story, the basketball great admitted to cheating on his ex-wife Shaunie over the course of their relationship, which began in the late 1990s and ultimately ended in 2009 when Henderson filed for separation.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
10 June 2025
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Dozens of players took to the two fields at the Saints’ practice facility just outside New Orleans under hot, sticky conditions as the former Boise State great primarily watched from the sidelines.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2025
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“Well.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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