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
The churches are increasingly doing online services because people fear for the well-being of their families.
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CBS News, 11 Feb. 2025
Moreover, his label reps worried about Payne’s well-being.
—Federico Fahsbender, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
Accepting help can be difficult—especially for women—but social support can be incredibly beneficial for your overall mental health and well-being.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025
By providing stable, affordable housing, Naperville can improve overall community well-being.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
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CBS News, 11 Feb. 2025
Moreover, his label reps worried about Payne’s well-being.
—Federico Fahsbender, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
Accepting help can be difficult—especially for women—but social support can be incredibly beneficial for your overall mental health and well-being.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025
By providing stable, affordable housing, Naperville can improve overall community well-being.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-being
Noun
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On Valentine's Day on Friday, the animal welfare organization is offering pet lovers a chance to have a sleepover with a dog or a cat from shelters across the country.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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According to Cats Protection, an animal welfare charity in the United Kingdom, feline food theft can be linked to natural hunting instincts and the desire for high-protein snacks.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Musk, a billionaire with a history of prioritizing personal and corporate interests over public well-being, now has undue influence in critical government functions.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Few details available … US military officials have expressed interest in orbital refueling to support in-space mobility, where ground controllers have the freedom to maneuver national security satellites between different orbits without worrying about running out of propellant.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
7 Feb. 2025
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However, Leica and Chevy will still be around to spread warmth and cheer with Leica planning to serve the health system as an ambassador, making visits for special events and fundraising activities, and Chevy hoping to visit his friends from time to time as an official ambassador.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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In great health and a good eater and sleeper, Skylar is learning to advocate for herself and how to express her feelings when something is bothering her.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Dopamine is also released, creating happiness and satisfaction while lowering levels of stress and anxiety.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Today well-lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Sheen and Richards were married in 2002 and divorced four years later, and only recently pledged a united front for the sake of their children after Sami launched her OnlyFans account.—
Tracy Wright,
Fox News,
10 Feb. 2025
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Just for the sake of inconsistency, there also are a slew of reticent sellers who believe that the bull market has lots more runway; as evidenced by a recent mini-burst of hostile takeover bids.—
Dan Primack,
Axios,
10 Feb. 2025
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The success of similar venues on Chicago’s lakefront, such as those at North Beach, demonstrates the potential impact.—
Melody Winston,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps some of that success could be attributed to good, aggressive, but clean racing on Saturday night.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-being. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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