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 story after story, reporters wrote of the damage being done to our communities, economy, environment, schools and financial well-being from the ongoing actions of the 6-week-old Donald Trump administration.
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Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Johnson notes that time and again, we’re expected to show up, fight and lead—often at the expense of our own well-being.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 7 Mar. 2025
Imagine a world where one simple decision – keeping our clocks aligned with the natural cycle of the Sun – could save lives, prevent accidents and improve mental well-being.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025
These evictions have far-reaching effects on health and well-being.
—Rishi Manchanda, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Johnson notes that time and again, we’re expected to show up, fight and lead—often at the expense of our own well-being.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 7 Mar. 2025
Imagine a world where one simple decision – keeping our clocks aligned with the natural cycle of the Sun – could save lives, prevent accidents and improve mental well-being.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025
These evictions have far-reaching effects on health and well-being.
—Rishi Manchanda, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-being
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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
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The counterfeit bill contains the racial slur, an offensive caricature of a Black person and references to anti-Black stereotypes surrounding alcoholism and reliance on government welfare.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And Pritzker has shown a strong interest in getting the state in compliance, some advocates said.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Fraher noted that doctors in programs with supervision requirements need to find an experienced colleague with the time and interest in providing this oversight at a health facility willing to hire them.—
Arielle Zionts,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Information in federal systems includes Treasury payments that could be used to figure out the details of intelligence programs or health and personnel records that could reveal the identities of agents or the responsibilities of clandestine officers.—
DAVID KLEPPER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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His fitness regime and weight-lifting were replaced by physical therapy and health attendants.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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Through liberating song and dance and bold visuals, this odyssey follows the journey of four remarkable women in Mexico, each pursuing their own happiness.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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That happiness was quickly tempered as OA and the team discovered that Gemma, who was raised on the Upper East Side in a world of penthouses and private schools, had some unsavory friends.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
27 Feb. 2025
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Instead of leaning on the comfort of independence and self-sustainment, you’re meant to experience the discomfort of risking rejection for the sake of love and connection.—
Roya Backlund,
StyleCaster,
7 Mar. 2025
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Harmony isn’t here for the sake of nostalgia, though.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Wambaugh chose next to delve into nonfiction, enjoying his greatest success in 1973 with The Onion Field.—
Chris Koseluk,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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Goldstein had to show, among other things, a substantial likelihood of success on the merits and a substantial threat of irreparable injury (meaning the kind of injury monetary damages can’t remedy).—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-being. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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