as in interest
the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success
the social worker was pleased at the improvement in the child's welfare
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Recent Examples of welfare
The animal welfare charity estimates senior dogs have a 25 percent adoption rate compared to 60 percent among young dogs and puppies.
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
Officers conducted a welfare check at the home of Rebeca Nicole Akins, 35, who was married to the man — identified as Kevin Andrew Akins — just before 6 p.m. May 23 after her co-workers reported not seeing or hearing from her in days, the Dalton Police Department said in a May 24 news release.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 26 May 2025
Following in the footsteps of the Oakland Zoo, which has a long history of prioritizing animal welfare and connecting the dots between education and conservation, Discovery Kingdom is doing what’s best for the animals by encouraging positive interactions with guests.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
On Friday, Dalton police responded to a call to perform a welfare check at an apartment on Murray Avenue after co-workers of the first victim reported she hadn’t been seen or heard from in several days, officials said in a news release.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
Officers conducted a welfare check at the home of Rebeca Nicole Akins, 35, who was married to the man — identified as Kevin Andrew Akins — just before 6 p.m. May 23 after her co-workers reported not seeing or hearing from her in days, the Dalton Police Department said in a May 24 news release.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 26 May 2025
Following in the footsteps of the Oakland Zoo, which has a long history of prioritizing animal welfare and connecting the dots between education and conservation, Discovery Kingdom is doing what’s best for the animals by encouraging positive interactions with guests.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
On Friday, Dalton police responded to a call to perform a welfare check at an apartment on Murray Avenue after co-workers of the first victim reported she hadn’t been seen or heard from in several days, officials said in a news release.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welfare
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Commissioner Greg Sankey says interest in a 16-team playoff has increased in the SEC, but cautioned that while there has been much chatter about College Football Playoff models that include multiple automatic bids for conferences, those formats might actually sell his league short.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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That diversity serves a vital military interest, some of the country’s leading military leaders recently said.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
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In the end, Jeff sells out his values for his own survival and well-being.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
31 May 2025
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Their humanity is an enormous part of their well-being.—
Heidi Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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And not just for personal health, but for workforce health, talent retention, and organizational resilience.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Billy Joel is canceling all of his upcoming shows due to a health issue affecting his ability to perform, the musician announced Friday (May 23).—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
23 May 2025
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Dylan, a baker’s apprentice, wants to marry her; their journey on his moped is one of the film’s loveliest sequences, an image of freedom and happiness that suggests such a life might be within reach.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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The Wrong Pet Beds Levy says the right type of dog bed is the most essential home item is for a dog's happiness and comfort.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2025
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The first Trump administration used this act to tariff Chinese goods after finding that China engaged in unfair intellectual property practices.—
Jill Goldenziel,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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After splitting for good, the former spouses found new love.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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To drink, pan-Asian inspired cocktails starring ingredients like yuzu, lemongrass, and Thai basil; plus local wines, and a sake list.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Thus, Macchio soon became adamant that the film should delay itself for the sake of the Cobra Kai audience, and Entwistle is ultimately glad that the studio didn’t risk any confusion.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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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.—
Jon D. Michaels,
Foreign Affairs,
15 Aug. 2017
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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,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Dec. 2011
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Ole Miss had success against Root for the second time this season.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2025
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Schwarber, despite all of his additional success this season, is staying humble and only focusing on this year for the Phillies.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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“Welfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welfare. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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