1
as in fitness
the condition of being sound in body
Sam gradually regained his health after a long bout with cholera
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2
as in condition
a state of being or fitness
a country in good economic health now that the recession is past
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Recent Examples of health
Four years ago, Tilson Thomas, the founding artistic director, stepped down from his role due to health concerns.
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Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
According to an emerging school of thought associated with Spanish exercise physiologist Iñigo San Millán, lactate levels are a key marker of mitochondrial health, which in turn is an important determinant of metabolic flexibility.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
Clove water is a homemade drink that’s promoted for supporting digestion, blood sugar regulation, and immune health.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Mar. 2026
Among the top 10 most common claims for dogs, more than half are chronic, ongoing health issues, most of them approaching or exceeding $1,000 in annual veterinarian bills.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
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Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
According to an emerging school of thought associated with Spanish exercise physiologist Iñigo San Millán, lactate levels are a key marker of mitochondrial health, which in turn is an important determinant of metabolic flexibility.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
Clove water is a homemade drink that’s promoted for supporting digestion, blood sugar regulation, and immune health.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Mar. 2026
Among the top 10 most common claims for dogs, more than half are chronic, ongoing health issues, most of them approaching or exceeding $1,000 in annual veterinarian bills.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for health
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Gittens was always going to need to build fitness after limited involvement at the Club World Cup and in the second half of the season at Dortmund, while Garnacho’s single-mindedness will not be news to anybody who watched him at United.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Reserving Lounge Chairs Planning to wake up early and claim lounge chairs in a prime location on the pool deck with your towels and personal belongings—and then head off to the fitness center, breakfast and to a cupcake decorating demonstration before making your way back to actually use them?—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Pretending to restore the coal zone to the employment conditions of the1950s, or even the 1980s, isn’t an honest way to go about it.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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If the cosmic inflation that occurred prior to the Big Bang arose because certain high-energy conditions were met, then recreating those conditions and those sufficiently high energies could cause a restoration of the inflationary state.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Mar. 2026
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The corporation provides community service programs throughout Sacramento and focuses on business and economic development, education, arts and culture health and wellness, said Aaron Boyce, the nonprofit’s executive director.—
Xavier Mascareñas,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Andrew has moved to a property on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, while Sarah’s whereabouts are unknown—although she has been rumored to be everywhere from the French Alps to the United Arab Emirates to wellness retreats in both Switzerland and Ireland.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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The invention is engineered to recover its original shape and position once the shaking stops.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Group trailing plants by a sunny window for a maximalist jungle-lush look indoors—just be sure to vary the foliage shapes for visual balance.—
Johanna Silver,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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Unfortunately, Americans have proved themselves to be suckers for packaging that conveys a food’s healthiness, Bragg said.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
23 Aug. 2025
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The courage of our convictions and the strength to embody them.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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These fibers combine electrical resistivity suitable for Joule heating with exceptional strength and relatively high thermal conductivity.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Instead, examinations should prioritize risks that threaten bank safety and soundness.—
Katanga Johnson,
Bloomberg,
23 Feb. 2026
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Look for structural soundness over cosmetic looks when thrifting furniture.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
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A day with the Buttigieges is a never-ending succession of wholesomeness.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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Dees was the epitome of wholesomeness.—
Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Health.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/health. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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