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the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success
the social worker was pleased at the improvement in the child's welfare
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Recent Examples of welfare
Newsom has signed numerous other animal welfare bills during his two terms as governor.
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Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2025
In a statement on Wednesday, the WTA said athlete welfare is a top priority.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The park has also been fined under Ontario animal welfare laws, the outlet reported.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
He is drawn into a web of disappearances of local women, hallucinations, and high-tech intrigue, and his grip on reality and personal welfare unravels as he is forced to confront sinister forces and secrets hiding in plain sight.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
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Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2025
In a statement on Wednesday, the WTA said athlete welfare is a top priority.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The park has also been fined under Ontario animal welfare laws, the outlet reported.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
He is drawn into a web of disappearances of local women, hallucinations, and high-tech intrigue, and his grip on reality and personal welfare unravels as he is forced to confront sinister forces and secrets hiding in plain sight.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welfare
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Delany, who was ousted in August from HHS, said Kennedy has expressed strong interest in chemtrails.—
Stephanie Armour,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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The money was not invested as promised and was instead used to make interest payments to previous investors, pay business expenses and on the defendants, the indictment alleges.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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Developing the wellness sector is part of the kingdom’s Quality of Life program, launched in 2018 to improve mental health access, workplace well-being, and recreational opportunities.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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My stance is that our policies should provide adequate, respectful facilities for all students, balancing legal requirements with the responsibility to protect student well-being and dignity.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Oct. 2025
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The McMaster team’s broader research highlights how integrating biosensors, wearables, and AI could revolutionize diagnostics for women’s health — from reproductive conditions to cancer and osteoporosis.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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Throughout the Knife Edge series, more than one chef actually abandons the Michelin race before the awards are announced, recognizing the unsustainable toll on their families, health, and even the restaurant’s bottom line.—
Laurie Woolever,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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Meaningful work Having a sense of purpose and believing in your work is a key component to workplace happiness.—
William Vanderbloemen,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Murdaughs' facade of prosperity, love and happiness all starts to crumble after Paul crashes that boat.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Inside, behind glass cases, are cannoli made from a family recipe, Cangialosi said, along with other baked goods, such as specialty cakes, cream puffs, cupcakes and macarons.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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In response, Trump on Friday announced a 100% tariff on Chinese goods, on top of existing levies on Chinese products.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For your daughter's sake and your own, end the engagement.—
Mark Mondier,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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Turner is experienced, and a change could be helpful just for the sake of change.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Some people develop pin-sized, raised bumps (weals) when sweating—this condition is called cholinergic urticaria.—
Jennifer Sabour,
Health,
10 May 2024
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Today’s Rwanda is based on the deceptively simple premise that common work makes common weal.—
Jonathan M. Hansen,
TIME,
7 Apr. 2024
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The suborbital flight was a complete success.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Betting markets moved quickly amid the team's recent success.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Welfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welfare. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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