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
Recent research shows that more than half of American travelers are prioritizing vacations designed to enhance their lifespan and well-being.
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Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
Clear expectations are collaboratively set, aligned with the team’s bigger goals, regularly discussed, and considered alongside workload and well-being.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
The data collected help researchers and agencies assess the long-term health and well-being of bird populations across the U.S.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
School districts across 19 states claim tech companies like Meta, Google, TikTok and Snap do not implement features like age verification or session timeouts which can detrimentally affect the well-being of children.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
Clear expectations are collaboratively set, aligned with the team’s bigger goals, regularly discussed, and considered alongside workload and well-being.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
The data collected help researchers and agencies assess the long-term health and well-being of bird populations across the U.S.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
School districts across 19 states claim tech companies like Meta, Google, TikTok and Snap do not implement features like age verification or session timeouts which can detrimentally affect the well-being of children.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-being
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However, the city remains reliant on the gambling industry for revenues to support welfare programs and other goals laid out by Beijing, analysts say.Katie Tam and Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Animal welfare advocates estimate that 124 million pigs are killed annually for food in the U.S. alone.Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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His Administration also signalled interest in reviving America’s defunct underground weapons-testing program.Abe Streep, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024
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However, that interest appears to be largely one-sided.Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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This highlights the need for more awareness and proactive discussions about sleep health.Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Leaning on friends, family, or a support group not only eases your load but strengthens your emotional health.Jennifer Breheny Wallace, Contributor, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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The ability to experience different cultures and lifestyles and enjoy adventure, which boost your happiness and productivity.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Thank you for filling my life with so much love and happiness.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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The reason Matthew tells that story isn’t simply for the sake of a dark backdrop.N.T. Wright, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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For the sake of the fans (and media) stressing out and losing sleep over this, the Titans might as well make a decision quick.Nick Suss, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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This can primarily be attributed to the success of its diabetes and obesity drugs – Wegovy and Ozempic.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Despite the limitations, Louisville’s zoo continues to see success.Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-being. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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