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
Under Wells’ guidance, Just in Time has developed a reliable and supportive community to help foster youth achieve self-sufficiency, emotional well-being, and financial stability, the news release stated.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Additionally, forming or joining community groups focused on child well-being can foster improvements in areas such as public safety, recreation, and education.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025
Carter said his biggest concern lies with the well-being of the individuals.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 17 Jan. 2025
Success shouldn’t come at the cost of your health and well-being.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Additionally, forming or joining community groups focused on child well-being can foster improvements in areas such as public safety, recreation, and education.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025
Carter said his biggest concern lies with the well-being of the individuals.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 17 Jan. 2025
Success shouldn’t come at the cost of your health and well-being.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-being
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Officers responded to a welfare check call at a residence in the 700 block of Liberty Lane at around 7:30 p.m. Monday, officials said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
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Bronx prosecutors upgraded the charges to endangering the welfare of a child, as well as harassment and indecent exposure.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
16 Jan. 2025
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The pandemic and higher interest rates led to store closures and financial problems, and PREIT has since filed twice for bankruptcy.—
Richardson Dilworth,
The Conversation,
14 Jan. 2025
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Economic indicators will continue to have an outsized impact on trading as Wall Street prepares for fewer interest rate cuts in 2025.—
Rocio Fabbro,
Quartz,
14 Jan. 2025
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Given their effectiveness at causing weight loss and improving health, GLP-1 drugs will likely become more common and increase in use, Hackensack’s Kipnis predicted.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
23 Jan. 2025
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If colleagues always show up, braving minor health issues or car breakdowns, newcomers learn a different norm.—
Lieke ten Brummelhuis,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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May today and every day be filled with blessings, kindness, and happiness.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2025
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That’s about as high as the happiness goes, however.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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With limited resources, Los Angeles can't afford to make a trade just for the sake of making one this season.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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And just be sure that all the creative team have read and liked the book ... for the sake of the millions of fans of the books.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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For better or worse, the author brand has become as integral to literary success as the writing itself.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2025
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The success of a low-income housing complex depends on its social warmth.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-being. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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