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
Under Wells’ guidance, Just in Time has developed a reliable and supportive community to help foster youth achieve self-sufficiency, emotional well-being, and financial stability, the news release stated.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Additionally, forming or joining community groups focused on child well-being can foster improvements in areas such as public safety, recreation, and education.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025
Carter said his biggest concern lies with the well-being of the individuals.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 17 Jan. 2025
Success shouldn’t come at the cost of your health and well-being.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Additionally, forming or joining community groups focused on child well-being can foster improvements in areas such as public safety, recreation, and education.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025
Carter said his biggest concern lies with the well-being of the individuals.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 17 Jan. 2025
Success shouldn’t come at the cost of your health and well-being.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-being
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Officers responded to a welfare check call at a residence in the 700 block of Liberty Lane at around 7:30 p.m. Monday, officials said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
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Bronx prosecutors upgraded the charges to endangering the welfare of a child, as well as harassment and indecent exposure.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
16 Jan. 2025
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The princes/love interests are peripheral to the storyline, serving only to highlight the relationship between the girls/women.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Jan. 2025
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The brutal killing — and President Woodrow Wilson’s concerns about Germany’s growing economic interests and influence in Haiti — led to 19 years of U.S. occupation.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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If colleagues always show up, braving minor health issues or car breakdowns, newcomers learn a different norm.—
Lieke ten Brummelhuis,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Trump administration told federal health officials to pause public communications, including bird flu updates.—
David Leonhardt,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Cadiz Bay Travelers can spike their happiness when visiting this ancient Spanish port city by enjoying the many parks, beaches and abundance of sunshine. 5.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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That’s about as high as the happiness goes, however.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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With limited resources, Los Angeles can't afford to make a trade just for the sake of making one this season.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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And just be sure that all the creative team have read and liked the book ... for the sake of the millions of fans of the books.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Finding the right head coach to lead an organization to long-term success is a challenging endeavor.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Focus Features Gory and gruesome, The Substance was never a shoo-in for mainstream success.—
Megan McCluskey,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-being. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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