the social
noun
British, somewhat informal
: money provided by a government program to people who are unable to work because they are old, disabled, or unemployed
He's living on the social now.
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Despite the social stigma surrounding tattoos in Vietnam, Ngoc empowers her clients, including breast cancer survivors and women with self-harm scars, to reclaim their bodies, demonstrating that her work is a profound act of compassion and resilience.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
But for the producers, the way that Rachel did leave proves how important the social and strategic elements were to this night of Mastermind mayhem.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
Krewes being the social organizations whose members build floats and create costumes and host the parades, parties and galas that make up Mardi Gras, but also holidays like Christmas, Easter and Halloween.
—Jenny Adams, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
The video has since gained more than 100,000 likes on the social media platform.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
But for the producers, the way that Rachel did leave proves how important the social and strategic elements were to this night of Mastermind mayhem.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
Krewes being the social organizations whose members build floats and create costumes and host the parades, parties and galas that make up Mardi Gras, but also holidays like Christmas, Easter and Halloween.
—Jenny Adams, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
The video has since gained more than 100,000 likes on the social media platform.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the social
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“The social.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20social. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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