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as in fine
in a satisfactory way
our current system for dividing household chores works well, so let's keep it
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as in generously
in a generous manner
a warm and gracious host who always treats guests well
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as in masterfully
in a skillful or expert manner
she plays the piano very well
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as in kindly
with good reason or courtesy
we cannot well get out of going to your cousin's wedding
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as in nicely
in a pleasing way
the day went well, despite the rough beginning
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as in perfectly
to a full extent or degree
we are well aware that this home renovation is going to be costly
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as in smoothly
without difficulty
he can well afford to spare the time
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as in source
a point or place at which something is invented or provided
his quirkily dysfunctional family proved to be a bottomless well of inspiration for the novelist
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as in healthy
enjoying health and vigor
my mother is quite well, thank you
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Recent Examples of well
Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
But something constructive came from all the attention to the issue as well.
—Caren Zucker, The Atlantic, 6 July 2025
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
The flipside of that strange path to a truce is that missiles are, well, fundamentally weapons.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 25 June 2025
Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
But one of the strangest well wishes came not from a person, but a 1,400-foot-tall building.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 27 June 2025
Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2023
This was not the first time Burgess mentioned how well life with their blended family is going.
—Daniel S. Levine, Peoplemag, 18 July 2023
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Adverb
There’s no need to whip out the label maker because the set comes with premade labels for common laundry essentials and a few blank ones as well.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
But something constructive came from all the attention to the issue as well.
—Caren Zucker, The Atlantic, 6 July 2025
Interjection
How to know if special teams players are ... well, special
Via email, Rob C. asks: How can the coaching staff, specifically special teams, assess guys designated for special teams?
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
The flipside of that strange path to a truce is that missiles are, well, fundamentally weapons.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 25 June 2025
Noun
Industry observers said China is wise to go back to its well of popular martial arts classics out of Hong Kong, which have inspired U.S. action movies for decades.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
But one of the strangest well wishes came not from a person, but a 1,400-foot-tall building.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 27 June 2025
Adjective
Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers and hope to see you soon.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2023
This was not the first time Burgess mentioned how well life with their blended family is going.
—Daniel S. Levine, Peoplemag, 18 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well
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Deanna Raybourn’s sequel, which reads fine as a standalone, follows a senior quartet of female assassins who are called back into action to track down a mole within the elite assassin organization, the Museum.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Former model Henstridge acquits herself just fine in her debut role.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 July 2025
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One member of the TV Academy’s acting branch kindly agreed to walk us through the thought process that goes into Emmy voting.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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This warm workplace almost-sitcom has the same wit and kindly character rapport that makes Gavin & Stacey so rewatchable.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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Paneer Masala Fries At Roots Indian Bistro in Los Angeles, a bold reimagining of California’s beloved animal-style fries, featuring perfectly crispy golden fries topped with generous chunks of creamy paneer cheese and marinated in an aromatic masala blend.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Caramel and banana complement each other perfectly in this recipe submitted by Southern Living reader Mary Vail-Grube.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
Interjection
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Anthropologie: Summer dresses, blouses, and pants (oh my!) are up to 30 percent off for a limited time.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Best Packing Essentials Deals Packing cubes, toiletry kits, and shoe bags—oh my!—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
Noun
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This shift reframes resilience as a source of growth and stability.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The senior bonus deduction, Watson points out, applies to any source of taxable income that a taxpayer who is 65 or older has and may not necessarily eliminate all tax on Social Security benefits.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The park also includes the Pond House, a playscape and spray pad for kids, a fitness circuit, trails, an Olympic size pool and picnic areas.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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To follow this year’s Esports World Cup with a $60 million prize pool on the line and season two of the series, visit the Esports World Cup website.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Inside an office, a doctor told Ross that the top of his ligament was healthy and strong.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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That gunk could indicate that the river ecosystem isn’t healthy, Eichert told the Statesman, which could be due to dams upriver changing the historical flooding in the region.—
Alex Music
July 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 July 2025
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The reggae great died from complications of cancer in 1981, at the age of 36.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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The Hall of Famer and former Big Red Machine great appeared as the first-base coach at the Bananas' game at Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida, in April 2022.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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“Well.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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