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
Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize your well-being.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, the decision to spay or neuter is a complex one, and the best choice for each dog's health and well-being should be a thoughtful, informed discussion with a veterinarian.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
But according to Johnson, elements of what Baby Man addresses, the way it was recorded, and its minimalist approach, caused folks around him to ask about his well-being.
—Daniel Kohn, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
Miller is passionate about empowering others by providing information on the connection between physical health, lifestyle choices, and mental well-being.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, the decision to spay or neuter is a complex one, and the best choice for each dog's health and well-being should be a thoughtful, informed discussion with a veterinarian.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
But according to Johnson, elements of what Baby Man addresses, the way it was recorded, and its minimalist approach, caused folks around him to ask about his well-being.
—Daniel Kohn, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
Miller is passionate about empowering others by providing information on the connection between physical health, lifestyle choices, and mental well-being.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-being
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Dedicated to the upkeep of the park and welfare of our canines, our chat had never indulged in politics before.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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For years, the City of San Jose has largely ignored the concerns of animal welfare advocates such as volunteers, rescue partners, independent veterinarians and employees at the San Jose Animal Care and Services Center.—
Michael Wagner,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Paxton’s interest in Paul’s plight was bizarre, obsessive and so far beyond normal operations at the attorney general’s office that the agency’s top officials struggled to convey their concerns during the hourslong meeting with two FBI agents.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Market bets on an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve in September were unchanged shortly following the print, with CME's FedWatch tool suggesting a 90% probability of a quarter-percentage point cut and a 10% chance of a bigger half-point reduction.—
Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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Smart monitoring systems can track health metrics, predict potential issues and provide early interventions, allowing caregivers to focus on human connection rather than constant vigilance.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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As the Dodgers challenged the call, Melvin and assistant athletic trainer Ryo Watanabe met Smith near first base to assess Smith’s health.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Poehler plays Joy, the embodiment of happiness in the mind of main character Riley, in the Inside Out movies.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Sep. 2025
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Co-written with Claire Douglas, Hannah Ellis, and Jason Massey, the song explores the uneasy tendency to sabotage our own happiness, pairing wistful guitars with Velasco's soaring vocals.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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For comparison’s sake, though, the now somewhat redundant Super Mario 3D All-Stars also contained the first Super Mario Galaxy and bizarrely went out of print back in 2021.—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But the anger and radicalization have to be managed by Democratic leaders, if not for the sake of the country, then at least to avoid a political backlash.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, the counter to Cowherd's argument that Purdy's success has been circumstantial is that perhaps the dip in Purdy's production last year was circumstantial.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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With only 31 goals in 29 games, Austin has struggled to score, especially without injured forward Brandon Vazquez, and Minnesota’s success is built on a suffocating defense.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-being. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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