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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
Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
My strong preference would be to keep Porziņģis because of his extraordinarily rare skill set, which should age reasonably well depending on health, even if this season ended so strangely for him.
—Danny Leroux, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
And then something kind of, well, perfect happened.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 May 2025
Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
Once the team removed the storm drain’s metal grate, one rescuer climbed down into the well with a bucket to haul the ducklings back up to safety, the video shows.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 18 May 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
For Southerners, fresh fruit is best enjoyed outdoors with grass under our bare feet and sunlight overhead.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
My strong preference would be to keep Porziņģis because of his extraordinarily rare skill set, which should age reasonably well depending on health, even if this season ended so strangely for him.
—Danny Leroux, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Interjection
Yes, this recipe calls for more salt than most other cookie recipes with similar yields (well, besides our Copycat NYC Bakery Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
And then something kind of, well, perfect happened.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 May 2025
Noun
According to the company, Harmony is now extracting oil at a rate of about 6,000 barrels a day from six wells.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
Once the team removed the storm drain’s metal grate, one rescuer climbed down into the well with a bucket to haul the ducklings back up to safety, the video shows.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 18 May 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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Visitors are able to enjoy both cultures and will notice that Greek and Turkish Cypriots get along just fine, in contrast to the official political impasse.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Other California colleges that might do just fine include Claremont McKenna College and Santa Clara University.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
27 May 2025
Adverb
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The Rehearsal attempted to get Fielder’s message to the federal government, but so far it has been met with skepticism, to put it kindly.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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Water is one of the most precious natural resources, but the industry hasn’t always treated it kindly.—
Carved,
Sourcing Journal,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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The song runs on for more than six minutes on the album, including a perfectly gnarly guitar solo from Freeman himself.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2025
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There’s something so photo-realistic about it— think biting into a perfectly ripe plum.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
30 May 2025
Interjection
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The ceiling is probably just an inch north of a league-average starting pitcher, but oh man, would that be a victory for the player, given what he’s gone through over his career.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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People talk about, oh, this is America versus China.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2025
Noun
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Charlie Davis Season: 46 Placed: 2nd If Q was the hurricane blowing through Survivor 46, Davis was a source of calm geniality at the center, constantly quoting Taylor Swift songs while obscuring his careful, clever gameplay.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
29 May 2025
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In addition, with Serge Gnabry a year away from being a free agent, Leroy Sane’s contract renewal increasingly tenuous, and Kingsley Coman another likely departure, the wide forwards positions — which have so often been a source of such power — need regenerating.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
Noun
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There’s also a private pool and attic space that was converted to another room.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2025
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Break up the set entirely by pairing the top with linen trousers or the shorts with a button-down for lounging by the pool.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Beyond the athletic competition, the Enhanced Games are making the grand case that safe use of PEDs at their events can trickle down to the general public, allowing people to live happier, healthier, and more productive lives.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
21 May 2025
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Gummed up Emulsifiers can be found in foods marketed as natural or healthy as well as ones that look artificial.—
David Hilzenrath,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
Adverb
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Brexit didn’t work out great, but that wasn’t really Carney’s fault.—
Sean Collins,
Vox,
28 Apr. 2025
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Some feel that his father, NFL great and Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, has blame to shoulder.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Well.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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