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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The yield on a 10-year Treasury bond, or the amount paid to a bondholder annually, helps set interest rates for just about any loan, including credit cards and mortgages.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
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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And experts warn that the number of objects returning from space is set to increase, a possible concern for the health of Earth's atmosphere and for the safety of humans on the ground.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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So, if a failing coal power plant is instructed by DOE to stay open to help maintain the electric supply for new data centers, the public would likely be stuck with extra utility costs as well as potential health costs.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Handmaid’s Tale hasn’t exactly been the kind of show that has delivered too much in the way of happiness, so fans were excited to see one happy reunion for June.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
9 Apr. 2025
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For me, happiness in the long run includes a family—hopefully with two or three daughters.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 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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The Kansas chapter has done similar projects in the past with success, said executive director Denise Cyzman.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2025
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For Tui, who spent time in the United States playing in the Premier Rugby Sevens competition, such success hasn’t happened by chance.—
George Ramsay and Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-being. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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