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
Noun
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Sliwa’s wife Nancy, an animal welfare advocate, reportedly voted for her husband under the Protect Animals line.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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When a student or family cannot be reached after these efforts, the school requests a welfare check from law enforcement.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
4 Nov. 2025
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This has given the conflict a religious coloration, and political elites have also chosen to politicize the conflict to negotiate power and other interests, which has complicated the problem.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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There’s a new crop of chic, modern calendars that cater to almost every interest under the sun (not to mention an older age range).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Authentic went bigger, buying brands, linking with producers and selling goods across multiple categories and in a range of retailers.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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The e-commerce giant is celebrating the first anniversary of its ultra-low-cost goods marketplace, Amazon Haul, which competes with the likes of Temu.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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In recent years, the Nordic countries have been the envy of the world for their economic success, institutional stability, and consistently high levels of social happiness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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That happiness doesn’t just extend to KATSEYE’s nods, but also to her fellow best new artist nominees, which include friends of the band like Addison Rae, sombr and Alex Warren.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Billboard,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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From supporting a healthy gut to managing cholesterol and blood sugar levels, fiber plays a key role in many aspects of well-being.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
10 Nov. 2025
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Nardin shared a few of his favorite Amazônia Vox stories, pieces that link environmental protection with the well-being of the people in that environment.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Three Dallas restaurants failed inspection and rodents and roaches were found at others, according to the city’s latest health inspection report.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Executive Director Jessica Altman and Congresswoman Doris Matsui, D-Sacramento, used Friday’s event to highlight the importance of affordable health coverage.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Starbucks’ success was forged on the back of a growing demand for Western luxuries, as well as a strategy of adapting p roducts for the market –– to appeal to customers beyond China’s top-tier cities.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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And so getting another player who can get pressure on the quarterback in key situations, those guys are always going to be paramount to our success.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement For the sake of justice, regional peace, and human dignity.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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When people see concrete evidence that leadership is investing in their capability–and not just deploying technology for its own sake–they’ll shift from feeling threatened to feeling empowered.—
Feon Ang,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Weal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weal. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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