as in welfare
the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success
we're only doing this for your own well-being
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Recent Examples of well-being
In contrast to the anti-immigrant rhetoric emanating from the White House, the survey of 800 California voters portrays a populace that values the contributions of immigrants, regardless of legal status, and believes their well-being is intertwined with a well-functioning state.
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Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Improvements in income, nutrition, health, school attendance, and overall well-being usually follow an influx of unconditional cash.
—Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Apr. 2025
Local artists will work with patients, employees, caregivers and community members to get involved with the arts for their well-being.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
As Mercury stations direct in Pisces, activating your sixth house of daily duties, acts of service and your well-being, expect clarity in work routines and health matters.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Improvements in income, nutrition, health, school attendance, and overall well-being usually follow an influx of unconditional cash.
—Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Apr. 2025
Local artists will work with patients, employees, caregivers and community members to get involved with the arts for their well-being.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
As Mercury stations direct in Pisces, activating your sixth house of daily duties, acts of service and your well-being, expect clarity in work routines and health matters.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-being
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Police were responding to the home after a request for a welfare check, WUSA 9 reported.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The money went to the Hope Florida Foundation, a nonprofit that was established by the state to help realize Casey DeSantis’ vision to reshape welfare.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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According to Murphy, the manosphere is a collection of websites, forums, and content centered on male interests, often with an anti-feminist perspective.—
Samantha Mann,
Parents,
8 Apr. 2025
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On Thursday, the government posts its latest inflation data, which could play into the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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With the playoffs so close, supporters want Brown to focus on his longer-term health.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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The funding losses, Shaffer said, challenge the department’s ability to protect vulnerable residents and respond to emerging health threats.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2025
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To no longer be complicit in surrendering her life to the sport at the expense of her happiness.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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So that was a very conscious call, along with the choice of basing it in a particular weather, which is monsoon, because the characters don’t really have any happiness or sunshine in their life.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2025
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Comments The stars of The Last of Us season 2 remain wary of slipping any spoilers, especially for the sake of anyone who hasn't played the video games.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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For the sake of his career and his love life, Gaitok decides to shoot Rick in the back, abandoning his value system.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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While Colorado itself hasn't had significant success, Deion has at least produced some fascinating NFL prospects.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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This offseason, a new head coach and the addition of several key players have increased the odds of success in Indiana.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-being. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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