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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Today, the global observance celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women while also lobbying for greater gender parity.
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
The organization was founded in 1992 with a series of artist commissions and installations for specific places, focused on public engagement with the arts and the social and political contexts explored in these works.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
The theater has long been a place where America goes to work through the social tensions of its time.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
Located on the third floor, this is the social hub of the hotel, with a bar, space for live performances, and a colorful dining room filled with sofas and armchairs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
The organization was founded in 1992 with a series of artist commissions and installations for specific places, focused on public engagement with the arts and the social and political contexts explored in these works.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
The theater has long been a place where America goes to work through the social tensions of its time.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
Located on the third floor, this is the social hub of the hotel, with a bar, space for live performances, and a colorful dining room filled with sofas and armchairs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 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 10 Mar. 2026.
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