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
In contrast to the anti-immigrant rhetoric emanating from the White House, the survey of 800 California voters portrays a populace that values the contributions of immigrants, regardless of legal status, and believes their well-being is intertwined with a well-functioning state.
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Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Improvements in income, nutrition, health, school attendance, and overall well-being usually follow an influx of unconditional cash.
—Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Apr. 2025
Local artists will work with patients, employees, caregivers and community members to get involved with the arts for their well-being.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
As Mercury stations direct in Pisces, activating your sixth house of daily duties, acts of service and your well-being, expect clarity in work routines and health matters.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Improvements in income, nutrition, health, school attendance, and overall well-being usually follow an influx of unconditional cash.
—Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Apr. 2025
Local artists will work with patients, employees, caregivers and community members to get involved with the arts for their well-being.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
As Mercury stations direct in Pisces, activating your sixth house of daily duties, acts of service and your well-being, expect clarity in work routines and health matters.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-being
Noun
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The money went to the Hope Florida Foundation, a nonprofit that was established by the state to help realize Casey DeSantis’ vision to reshape welfare.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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Police were responding to the home after a request for a welfare check, WUSA 9 reported.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The outcome between the two candidates in the Commonwealth is not the only thing of national interest, though.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Trump has responded to stock market instability by urging the Federal Reserve (Fed) to reduce interest rates, a move that would make borrowing cheaper, typically boosting spending and investment.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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What are your personal challenges with the maternal health system?—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
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Members are fitted with their own health team—a fitness trainer, nutrition coach, sleep coach and massage therapist.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Teenage Happiness Index The table below shows the average happiness score of teenagers in each state (ten being the best possible score).—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2025
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Each band member had a moment to showcase their instrumental skills with solo beats before moving on to the next section of songs, which centered around loneliness and isolation, ultimately leading to finding happiness.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Comments The stars of The Last of Us season 2 remain wary of slipping any spoilers, especially for the sake of anyone who hasn't played the video games.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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For the sake of his career and his love life, Gaitok decides to shoot Rick in the back, abandoning his value system.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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His next challenge will be sustaining that level of success over the course of a 10-plus year career to follow the footsteps of the duo that came ushered him into the league.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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Anything but success in the Champions League next season will not be good enough going forward.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-being. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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