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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While that funding was prevalent throughout 2020 and 2021, when Pandion was founded and taken out of stealth mode, the tides changed in early 2022 when the Federal Reserve began hiking interest rates—thus increasing borrowing costs for businesses and making funding rounds riskier for banks.Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2025
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Despite slowly growing inventory in 2024 and the central bank's decision to cut its key interest rate—a move that should bring mortgages down—a chronic lack of supply has kept prices across the country up even as demand for houses and sales have dwindled.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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That kind of double whammy amplifies the health risks involved.Maria Godoy, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
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While seemingly innocuous, such interactions could reveal personal insights like political or religious leanings, health concerns, or other intimate details.Jason Snyder, Forbes, 11 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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May today and every day be filled with blessings, kindness, and happiness.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 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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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 22 Jan. 2025.
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