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
Omega-3s are also vital for brain function, contributing to cognitive health, reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases, and supporting mental well-being.
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Anna Bader, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025
Thomas Michael, who works at a British secondary school in a role that ensures the safety and well-being of children, posted on X in an effort to use the show as a chance to teach adults about the manosphere.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 20 Mar. 2025
Fewer of us, though, know the impact the stiff breeze that’s whipping through Fort Worth is having on our well-being.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2025
Research indicates that patients who wear wigs or prostheses report higher self-esteem, social confidence and emotional well-being.
—Nathan Kattapuram, Baltimore Sun, 19 Mar. 2025
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Anna Bader, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025
Thomas Michael, who works at a British secondary school in a role that ensures the safety and well-being of children, posted on X in an effort to use the show as a chance to teach adults about the manosphere.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 20 Mar. 2025
Fewer of us, though, know the impact the stiff breeze that’s whipping through Fort Worth is having on our well-being.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2025
Research indicates that patients who wear wigs or prostheses report higher self-esteem, social confidence and emotional well-being.
—Nathan Kattapuram, Baltimore Sun, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-being
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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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Deputies were called to the area of Camino del Avion and Corniche Drive, a gated community called Ritz Pointe with single-family homes and condos, to conduct a welfare check after receiving a call around 4:10 a.m. that the woman could be heard screaming, Lt. Matt Timmins said.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2025
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Besides real estate, the family’s Sinar Mas group has interests in mining, paper mills, financial services, telecommunications, and agribusiness.—
Yessar Rosendar,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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This comedy-drama series, which critiques wealthy tourists, focuses one plotline on foreigners who arrive in Thailand with an interest in engaging with its Buddhist traditions.—
Brooke Schedneck,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2025
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The pool is part of a health and leisure club located in the stand.—
Tom Burrows,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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The bottom line is that the labor market is softening but has not yet reached recessionary levels. Credit Spreads The corporate bond market should undoubtedly be part of the mosaic to monitor the economy’s health.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
23 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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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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As personal identity is sacrificed for the sake of efficiency the emotional and creative richness that defines human potential is gradually eroded.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Hostin, however, disagreed with Behar’s assertion, arguing that the infighting was necessary for the sake of holding leaders accountable.—
Heather Hunter,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Mar. 2025
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As a business owner, fostering an environment that promotes positivity, whether through workplace culture, networking, or personal mindset, can directly impact financial decision-making and success.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Its small Falcon 1 rocket failed three times before tasting success.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-being. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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