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as in fitness
the condition of being sound in body
Sam gradually regained his health after a long bout with cholera
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as in condition
a state of being or fitness
a country in good economic health now that the recession is past
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Recent Examples of health
Pistachios For such a small fruit—yes, fruit, not a nut—pistachios really pack a health punch.
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Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
Baltimore’s health department has not confirmed any cases of Legionnaires’ disease associated with the Legionella bacteria found in government buildings.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 30 Dec. 2024
Their father said they were born one month premature and spent just a day in the nursery at the hospital, which like other Gaza health centers is overwhelmed and only partially functioning.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Nearly 4 million Americans are allergic to tree nuts, according to Food Allergy Research & Education, a health advocacy group.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
Baltimore’s health department has not confirmed any cases of Legionnaires’ disease associated with the Legionella bacteria found in government buildings.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 30 Dec. 2024
Their father said they were born one month premature and spent just a day in the nursery at the hospital, which like other Gaza health centers is overwhelmed and only partially functioning.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Nearly 4 million Americans are allergic to tree nuts, according to Food Allergy Research & Education, a health advocacy group.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for health
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For HNWIs, this includes spa-like bathrooms, meditation spaces, and state-of-the-art home fitness facilities.Arash Jalili, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, Peter's mother (Kathy Najimy) still wants to work her cupid magic by setting him on a blind date with a charming fitness instructor (Luke Macfarlane).Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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That is especially true in Italy, where prison overcrowding and inmate suicides are at record highs, according to the Antigone Association, which tracks prison conditions.Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Most of the finds are in surprisingly good condition—a few have even been accompanied by paddles or tools, like net sinkers and an adz, a wood-cutting implement similar to an ax.Jacqueline Kehoe, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
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The ninth-grade health and wellness textbook called The Foundations of Life Safety, which outlines various ways for young girls to avoid inciting rape, has gained traction online after excerpts were shared by Russian activist Yekaterina Mizulina on Telegram.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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These include health and wellness, beauty, restaurants, food and beverage, finance, law, travel, technology, real estate, consulting and more.Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
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In the corporate world, where the wealth, power and fame generated shapes so much of how our world functions, the potential to drive change is profound.Lauren Coulman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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When Twiggy arrived at a Texas animal shelter, staff could see the pup was in bad shape.Bailey Richards, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Ensuring strengths in all three makes for a great corporate all-rounder, but technology is an area where skills change regularly, and organizations need guidance.Agur Jõgi, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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It was forced to govern in coalition as the opposition doubled its strength in Parliament.Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Now, following an earlier demonstration of agility, Jetson has beaten the air racing pioneers to the punch.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
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These exercises also improve agility, balance, and joint strength.Sherri Gordon, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
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Drive brings passion, vigor, and focus even in the face of significant headwinds.Mary Crossan, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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There is one film that serves as a counterpoint, representing the vigor these older characters strive to resurrect.Robyn Bahr, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Health.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/health. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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