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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Accessibility Staff are trained in basic access awareness, which encourages the use of the social model of disability.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
These experiences reshaped his perspective, particularly regarding the social and environmental impact of fashion.
—Sj Staff, Footwear News, 5 Apr. 2026
Shipboard observations and photography verified the identities of individual whales in the social unit.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
The observation off Dominica provided researchers with an unprecedented window into the social and vocal behaviors of sperm whales during one of the most vulnerable moments in a calf’s life.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
These experiences reshaped his perspective, particularly regarding the social and environmental impact of fashion.
—Sj Staff, Footwear News, 5 Apr. 2026
Shipboard observations and photography verified the identities of individual whales in the social unit.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
The observation off Dominica provided researchers with an unprecedented window into the social and vocal behaviors of sperm whales during one of the most vulnerable moments in a calf’s life.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 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 11 Apr. 2026.
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