as in welfare
the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success
the belief that somehow it is the nation's president who is responsible for the weal or woe of the people
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Recent Examples of weal
Some people develop pin-sized, raised bumps (weals) when sweating—this condition is called cholinergic urticaria.
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Jennifer Sabour, Health, 10 May 2024
Today’s Rwanda is based on the deceptively simple premise that common work makes common weal.
—Jonathan M. Hansen, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024
Evince an old-fashioned interest in the public weal?
—Peggy Noonan, WSJ, 1 Dec. 2022
These and scores of other crimes against the public weal are carelessly grouped under this or that vague heading—libertarian prerogative, consumer sovereignty, anti-wokism, what have you—and enshrined as yet another instance of the way things have to be.
—Chris Lehmann, The New Republic, 30 Sep. 2021
Of course, the value (and advisability) of such a potent check depends on the quality of the state actors involved, and in the United States, agency officials are highly trained, relatively diverse, and demonstrably devoted to the public weal.
—Jon D. Michaels, Foreign Affairs, 15 Aug. 2017
Jennifer Sabour, Health, 10 May 2024
Today’s Rwanda is based on the deceptively simple premise that common work makes common weal.
—Jonathan M. Hansen, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024
Evince an old-fashioned interest in the public weal?
—Peggy Noonan, WSJ, 1 Dec. 2022
These and scores of other crimes against the public weal are carelessly grouped under this or that vague heading—libertarian prerogative, consumer sovereignty, anti-wokism, what have you—and enshrined as yet another instance of the way things have to be.
—Chris Lehmann, The New Republic, 30 Sep. 2021
Of course, the value (and advisability) of such a potent check depends on the quality of the state actors involved, and in the United States, agency officials are highly trained, relatively diverse, and demonstrably devoted to the public weal.
—Jon D. Michaels, Foreign Affairs, 15 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weal
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Further, Trump’s executive order instructs these agencies to coordinate surveillance with public health and welfare agencies to address disorderly elements in communities, even when that person has not committed a crime.—
Kate Caldwell,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Klopp is less reserved on player welfare.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Just between the Suarez sisters’ past love interests, there is so much drama to explore.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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Since then, the administration has, while declining to publicly state its position as regime change, signaled clear interest in removing Maduro from power.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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La Galerie du 19M Tokyo, which opens to the public on Tuesday, underlines the importance of skilled labor in the face of AI, generational transition and debate about the value of luxury goods, as the house prepares for the first show by its new artistic director Matthieu Blazy.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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At the end of a product’s life, goods made with Variloom material filament can be mechanically recycled up to three times without losing material integrity, furthering the brand’s mission to advance circularity in fashion.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Sep. 2025
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Meg had made every arrangement for our happiness.—
Ann Patchett,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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But creating happiness in cities also requires both spectacular design and a deep understanding of how the intersection of architecture, urban design, and the public realm affects our emotional and physical well-being.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
26 Sep. 2025
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Aligning with this evolution, Eve Lom is pioneering systems that translate skincare into quantifiable emotional regulation, thereby merging scientific innovation with emotional well-being to support both skin homeostasis and mental balance.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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According to ProCare Therapy, the findings showed that states that prioritize the well-being of teachers and invest in schools have higher teacher satisfaction and retention as well as stronger student outcomes.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Taking care of your overall health can help manage IgA nephropathy, reduce the risk of complications, and potentially slow the progression of the disease.—
Health,
Health,
27 Sep. 2025
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Tipsword said Illinois’ new limits on police involvement in mental-health crisis calls are being rolled out without the infrastructure to keep first responders safe.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Sep. 2025
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As the New York Knicks gear up for what could be a title-contending season in 2025-26, the head coach that led them to their most success this century was spotted several time zones away.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Lilith’s success spawned a backlash, which was inevitable, and the whiteness of its 1997 lineup led to valid criticism of its lack of inclusivity.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
30 Sep. 2025
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Walking into a bar and asking for sake is like walking into a Starbucks and just asking for coffee.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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But for the sake of avoiding repetition, let’s shout out some other players.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Weal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weal. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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