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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The guitarist’s death was announced Saturday on the social media accounts for his band Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons.
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2026
Membership culture remains central at the Everglades Club, Bath & Tennis Club, and Sailfish Club of Florida, while Carriage House keeps the social scene evolving.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2026
This will be the first time an entertainment app offers live sports streaming in the social media-friendly vertical format, Peacock says.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
None of it is happening by chance, not the wins nor the social media love.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2026
Membership culture remains central at the Everglades Club, Bath & Tennis Club, and Sailfish Club of Florida, while Carriage House keeps the social scene evolving.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2026
This will be the first time an entertainment app offers live sports streaming in the social media-friendly vertical format, Peacock says.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
None of it is happening by chance, not the wins nor the social media love.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
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 21 Mar. 2026.
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