as in welfare
the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success
we're only doing this for your own well-being
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Recent Examples of well-being
City Homeless Outreach and Prevention teams and street outreach partners work to connect homeless individuals with warming options, shelter and well-being checks.
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Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
Stay connected: Spending time with family and friends or connecting with neighbors or others in your community is an excellent way to find and give support, lower stress levels, and boost your resilience and well-being.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 6 Jan. 2025
While the safety and well-being of all motorists is a high priority for the city, neighborhood streets will not be sanded, Lara Ingram, a spokesperson for the Transportation and Public Works Department, wrote in an email to the Star-Telegram.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025
The report identifies a high early death rate, high prevalence of food insecurity, and high prevalence of smoking as the most challenging aspects of senior well-being in the Magnolia State.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
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Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
Stay connected: Spending time with family and friends or connecting with neighbors or others in your community is an excellent way to find and give support, lower stress levels, and boost your resilience and well-being.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 6 Jan. 2025
While the safety and well-being of all motorists is a high priority for the city, neighborhood streets will not be sanded, Lara Ingram, a spokesperson for the Transportation and Public Works Department, wrote in an email to the Star-Telegram.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025
The report identifies a high early death rate, high prevalence of food insecurity, and high prevalence of smoking as the most challenging aspects of senior well-being in the Magnolia State.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-being
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Most of us do not think much about their inner lives, and our laws do not usually consider their welfare.Shayla Love, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
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Jennifer and Brandon Sheffield were found dead by gunshot wounds in an apparent murder-suicide during a welfare check by police at a residence on Toulon Street in Brandon at around 7:19 a.m.Escher Walcott, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Adding to Chicago’s lengthy list of names, NFL Network reported interest in Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman.Chris Branch, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Only one interest rate cut is expected to take place in 2025.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Sulforaphane supplements continue to gain popularity among people pursuing health and wellness goals.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD, Health, 11 Jan. 2025
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Pair that with the fact that many of the titles have flopped — like Concord, whose servers didn’t even last as long as a free trial for Hulu — major questions have arisen about the health and future of the video game industry, and where things go from here.Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2025
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Across cultures, food rituals carry powerful symbolism, from wealth and progress to health and happiness.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Eventually, your bitterness about prioritizing other people will bubble over, tarnishing your relationships and happiness.Angela Haupt, TIME, 1 Jan. 2025
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Yet here in New Orleans, it’s continually imposed—not for the well-being of its people, but for the sake of business.Edward Buckles Jr., TIME, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Cardinals will not take on a large sum of Arenado’s contract just for the sake of moving him.Katie Woo, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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McVay, in his eighth season as the Rams coach, has mostly enjoyed success against the Cardinals in the venue.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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In this fast-changing digital landscape, adaptability is the cornerstone of success.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-being. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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