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 seeming authenticity of that formula perfectly serves the social-media narrative that the truth can come only from streamers and YouTubers.
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Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2026
Elevator operators are now a sign of prestige, but in the early days of this technology, their presence was essential to building trust and acceptance to evolve the social norm.
—Jason Corso, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Our vision is, How does the YMCA of Greater Charlotte become the social hub for the greater Charlotte area?
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Jan. 2026
But his plans were soon upended by damning reports on the social services fraud scams that have blossomed in Minnesota in the years since the Covid-19 pandemic, while Walz led the state.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
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Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2026
Elevator operators are now a sign of prestige, but in the early days of this technology, their presence was essential to building trust and acceptance to evolve the social norm.
—Jason Corso, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Our vision is, How does the YMCA of Greater Charlotte become the social hub for the greater Charlotte area?
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Jan. 2026
But his plans were soon upended by damning reports on the social services fraud scams that have blossomed in Minnesota in the years since the Covid-19 pandemic, while Walz led the state.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
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“The social.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20social. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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