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the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success
the social worker was pleased at the improvement in the child's welfare
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Recent Examples of welfare
The press release says the timing is concerning as his removal occurred shortly after Willett filed as a candidate to run for the 323rd District Court, which hears child welfare and juvenile delinquency cases.
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Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
The animal welfare organization advised that icy pavement can be hard on pets' feet, and owners should consider outfitting their dogs in pet-friendly boots or keeping walks short.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Anthropic, unlike its rivals, already has an internal model welfare team focused on these questions.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Wednesday, after Jimenez had requested a welfare check on his wife, leading officers to her bludgeoned body, according to a news release from the Los Angeles Police Department.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
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Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
The animal welfare organization advised that icy pavement can be hard on pets' feet, and owners should consider outfitting their dogs in pet-friendly boots or keeping walks short.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Anthropic, unlike its rivals, already has an internal model welfare team focused on these questions.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Wednesday, after Jimenez had requested a welfare check on his wife, leading officers to her bludgeoned body, according to a news release from the Los Angeles Police Department.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welfare
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Proposals to cap credit card interest rates are just such an example.—
Matthew Kandrach,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Federal Reserve has lowered its benchmark interest rate by nearly two percentage points since late 2024.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The study’s key finding was that the abundance of native trees, especially oak and birch trees (Figure 2c, d, e), is vitally important to the overall well-being of insectivorous birds and their ability to reproduce and to successfully raise chicks.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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In contrast, evidence shows that positive social interactions in dolphins and other animals are associated with the release of oxytocin, a hormone associated with social bonding and well-being.—
Hasmik Kirakosyan,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2026
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Anyone who is experiencing negative health effects of cannabis should see a medical professional for help.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The bill would set enforceable health and safety standards, mandating independent inspections and requiring transparency in reporting habitability issues such as water damage, humidity and mold.—
JAMES HERRERA MONTEREY HERALD,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Generosity creates significantly more happiness than consumption.—
Sahil Bloom,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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Although political discourse often triggers stress, the Party Line project hopes to facilitate meaningful and kind conversations that activate happiness-boosting neurotransmitters.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Access to critical minerals, semiconductors, and essential goods is paramount for economic security.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The alternative way to get goods from ports in Russia or the manufacturing powerhouses of East Asia is to go south.—
Tucker Reals,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Targeted antitrust enforcement that restores competition without punishing scale for its own sake can lower prices without new bureaucracy.—
J.D. Hayworth,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Don’t chase large numbers for their own sake.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Some people develop pin-sized, raised bumps (weals) when sweating—this condition is called cholinergic urticaria.—
Jennifer Sabour,
Health,
10 May 2024
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Today’s Rwanda is based on the deceptively simple premise that common work makes common weal.—
Jonathan M. Hansen,
TIME,
7 Apr. 2024
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The continued success of this residency — which is the longest in Sphere history — is further proof of the undying love for the Eagles, which got their start as the backing band for Linda Ronstadt in 1971.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Trump appears to be aware of the stock market’s performance and views the market as a barometer for his success.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Welfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welfare. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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