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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
The welfare scandal came to light in 2020 when the former director of the Mississippi Department of Human Services, John Davis, was indicted on fraud and embezzlement charges alongside several others, including DiBiase's brother, former pro wrestler Brett DiBiase.
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ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Joseph has been charged with four counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of second-degree false imprisonment in Arkansas, Fox News Digital has learned.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
The White House moved ahead this week with an effort to crack down on waste, fraud and abuse across federal welfare programs.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Judge Monica Purdy appointed George Cannata, a child welfare expert with nearly 30 years of experience, to serve as receiver and oversee Empower’s handling of cases.
—Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Joseph has been charged with four counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of second-degree false imprisonment in Arkansas, Fox News Digital has learned.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
The White House moved ahead this week with an effort to crack down on waste, fraud and abuse across federal welfare programs.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Judge Monica Purdy appointed George Cannata, a child welfare expert with nearly 30 years of experience, to serve as receiver and oversee Empower’s handling of cases.
—Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welfare
Noun
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Higher yields dent the appeal of non-interest-bearing bullion.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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The worry is that high oil prices could keep the Federal Reserve and other central banks from cutting interest rates, which would give the global economy and prices for investments a boost.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In one study cited in the review, adolescent athletes with poor mental health and well-being were one-and-a-half times more likely to sustain an injury compared with their peers without mental health problems.—
Ian McMahan,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Several World Happiness Report chapters tie well-being to trust, social bonds and real-world connection.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Donors must be at least 17 years old in most states (or 16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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The outpatient clinic opened in 2020 and offers services including primary care, as well as specialty health services such as laboratory work, telehealth, and mental health care, according to its website.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Researchers from a coalition of West Coast universities were curious how 100 human participants would respond to the age-old question, but not because of their own pursuit of happiness.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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In general, researchers noticed a negative correlation between social media use and happiness, especially among young people.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Attacks on commercial ships and threats of further strikes have stopped nearly all tankers from carrying oil, gas and other goods through the passage.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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There is intellectual-property law, and a law that prohibits the trafficking of counterfeit goods.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Twice-daily Capella Moments are mostly age-inclusive—even the sake tasting can be adapted with non-alcoholic beverage sips.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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For the sake of their son, Tackett stuck by Gomez — if not as a partner, then at least as a co-parent and friend.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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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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Picking up the slack The Horned Frogs had success against Boozer in the first half.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2026
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In hindsight, the transformation was a success.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Welfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welfare. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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