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
Immigration advocates expressed concern for the welfare of children held in detention.
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Valerie Gonzalez, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
The first was a request from the Department of Children and Families to do a welfare check at the location because the victim's friends had not seen him lately and were concerned about him, police said.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 13 Mar. 2025
Two men were found dead in an Excelsior Springs home Wednesday night during a welfare check, according to the Excelsior Springs Police Department.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2025
This misallocation of resources results in productive inefficiency and a deadweight loss — a reduction in overall economic welfare that benefits neither producers nor consumers.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for welfare
Valerie Gonzalez, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
The first was a request from the Department of Children and Families to do a welfare check at the location because the victim's friends had not seen him lately and were concerned about him, police said.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 13 Mar. 2025
Two men were found dead in an Excelsior Springs home Wednesday night during a welfare check, according to the Excelsior Springs Police Department.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2025
This misallocation of resources results in productive inefficiency and a deadweight loss — a reduction in overall economic welfare that benefits neither producers nor consumers.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for welfare
Recent Examples of Synonyms for welfare
Noun
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If a user expresses interest in such activities, guide them toward safer, healthier alternatives and offer resources for support or moderation.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The actor, who has predominantly taken on serious roles throughout his career, expressed interest in expanding his repertoire.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The experiences of the characters highlight that while operational efficiency is critical it must be complemented by strategies that promote holistic well-being—ensuring that employees remain engaged, innovative and emotionally connected to the organization.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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On March 29, the solar eclipse in Aries will touch down on your responsible sixth house of health and routines, bringing major changes to your daily affairs and well-being.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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What do these cuts mean for the millions of students who rely on federal financial aid, the schools that depend on federal funding, and the overall health of the U.S. education system?—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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However, the total net interest payments year to date rose to $396 billion, just behind national defense and health.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For much of her youth, Natalie, 38, of New York, wasn't sure what happiness looked like for her.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Stephanie Harrison is the founder of The New Happy, an organization advancing a new philosophy of happiness.—
Stephanie Harrison, Contributor,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
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As half the country cheers the cutting of programs for public good, claiming life is about to get better, lacking the understanding to see what [is] right in front of them.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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The flavor could be affected, but particularly when making baked goods and desserts, margarine can affect the texture due to an excess of moisture and difference in ingredients.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As personal identity is sacrificed for the sake of efficiency the emotional and creative richness that defines human potential is gradually eroded.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Hostin, however, disagreed with Behar’s assertion, arguing that the infighting was necessary for the sake of holding leaders accountable.—
Heather Hunter,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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The success of the first film among Disney+ subscribers made the company rethink its plans for the franchise, resulting in a last-minute scramble to retrofit the story.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025
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Following the success of the limited series, starring and executive produced by Nicole Kidman and directed and executive produced by Susanne Bier, Netflix is developing a second installment.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Welfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welfare. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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