as in welfare
the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success
the belief that somehow it is the nation's president who is responsible for the weal or woe of the people
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Recent Examples of weal
Of course, the value (and advisability) of such a potent check depends on the quality of the state actors involved, and in the United States, agency officials are highly trained, relatively diverse, and demonstrably devoted to the public weal.
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Jon D. Michaels, Foreign Affairs, 15 Aug. 2017
When economic distress reaches a certain point, the individual citizen no longer uses his political power to serve the public weal, but only to help himself.
—Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2011
Some people develop pin-sized, raised bumps (weals) when sweating—this condition is called cholinergic urticaria.
—Jennifer Sabour, Health, 10 May 2024
Today’s Rwanda is based on the deceptively simple premise that common work makes common weal.
—Jonathan M. Hansen, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024
These and scores of other crimes against the public weal are carelessly grouped under this or that vague heading—libertarian prerogative, consumer sovereignty, anti-wokism, what have you—and enshrined as yet another instance of the way things have to be.
—Chris Lehmann, The New Republic, 30 Sep. 2021
Evince an old-fashioned interest in the public weal?
—Peggy Noonan, WSJ, 1 Dec. 2022
Jon D. Michaels, Foreign Affairs, 15 Aug. 2017
When economic distress reaches a certain point, the individual citizen no longer uses his political power to serve the public weal, but only to help himself.
—Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2011
Some people develop pin-sized, raised bumps (weals) when sweating—this condition is called cholinergic urticaria.
—Jennifer Sabour, Health, 10 May 2024
Today’s Rwanda is based on the deceptively simple premise that common work makes common weal.
—Jonathan M. Hansen, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024
These and scores of other crimes against the public weal are carelessly grouped under this or that vague heading—libertarian prerogative, consumer sovereignty, anti-wokism, what have you—and enshrined as yet another instance of the way things have to be.
—Chris Lehmann, The New Republic, 30 Sep. 2021
Evince an old-fashioned interest in the public weal?
—Peggy Noonan, WSJ, 1 Dec. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weal
Noun
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Sometimes getting cut off welfare, not being able to eat.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Both organizations emphasized improvements made to welfare systems and reporting procedures since 2016, when Endemol merged with Shine, and again in 2020 when Banijay acquired Endemol Shine.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The proposal reportedly attracted interest in Caracas but clashed with Rubio’s diplomatic approach, spurring confusion among officials in both countries.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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Lane is an award-winning reporter for the Metropolis newspaper, the Daily Planet, who becomes Superman — and his alter ego Clark Kent's — closest confidant and primary love interest.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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So far, Trump has only announced deals with three countries: the United Kingdom, which maintained a 10% tariff rate; China, which temporarily paused sky-high duties on most goods from 145% to 30%; and a minimum 20% tariff on goods from Vietnam.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
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Back then, average U.S. tariffs on Vietnamese goods were around 3%.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Some of the most popular personal definitions of wealth include happiness, physical health, mental health, quality of relationships, accomplishments, amount of free time, and material possessions.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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The Russian word for happiness—schastye—is etymologically different from the Western notion.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize your well-being while relishing the surf.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2025
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Bayern forward Harry Kane was on his knees, checking on Musiala’s well-being, as was captain Joshua Kimmich, who took one look at his young team-mate’s left leg and turned away in apparent dismay.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Partnering with marine biologists and local stakeholders, the resort is helping nurse underwater ecosystems back to health.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Due to his health issues, Stevens' performances at the CabaRay Showroom were canceled through July.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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But Trump’s team now says the ongoing spectacle has proven a resounding political success with few downsides.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Arguably the most important quantitative element would be how many surgeries the doctor performed and the success rate.—
R.J. Shook,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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While Tokyo isn’t known as a sake production area, breweries Toshimaya and Ozawa operate in the western suburbs and offer tours and tastings with reservations.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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For the sake of her teams, the leaders around her, and for the sake of future leaders, like her one-year-old daughter, Espie.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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“Weal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weal. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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