as in interest
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 welfare check came after a relative of 75-year-old Deborah Steele reported not hearing from her in days, state police said.
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Paloma Chavez, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
His body was found by police who were conducting a welfare check on the home.
—Kerry Breen
june 18, CBS News, 18 June 2025
Bentonville, circa 1910: Before today's welfare programs indigent and homeless people might have been forced to live in the county poor farm.
—Ray Hanley, Arkansas Online, 17 June 2025
Marlena sat next to her mom in court as state child welfare workers asked a judge to terminate the woman’s parental rights.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for welfare
Paloma Chavez, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
His body was found by police who were conducting a welfare check on the home.
—Kerry Breen
june 18, CBS News, 18 June 2025
Bentonville, circa 1910: Before today's welfare programs indigent and homeless people might have been forced to live in the county poor farm.
—Ray Hanley, Arkansas Online, 17 June 2025
Marlena sat next to her mom in court as state child welfare workers asked a judge to terminate the woman’s parental rights.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welfare
Noun
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The central bank's next interest rate decision is scheduled for September.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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The Trump family’s umbrella company, DT Marks Defi LLC, held a 75% interest in World Liberty Financial, according to a financial disclosure report that summarized the president’s business, apparently as of the end of December.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Proper nutrition significantly affects our overall well-being, protecting against cardiovascular disease, keeping blood cholesterol levels stable, and promoting longevity.—
Irene Coltrinari,
Vogue,
12 June 2025
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According to a 2020 study, time poverty is linked to lower mental well-being, productivity and even physical health.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Noun
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High nitrate levels in the water supply can have adverse health impacts on humans.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 June 2025
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While this term isn’t an official medical diagnosis, dermatologists use it to describe breakouts that sync up with hormonal fluctuations caused by a person’s menstrual cycle, heavy stress (thanks, cortisol), or a chronic health condition.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
16 June 2025
Noun
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But for one white horse, true happiness looks a little different—flat on its side, sound asleep, and snoring without a care in the world.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Foster your relationships: Though not a direct method of training stamina, your social network plays a big role in emotional well-being and overall happiness.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
19 June 2025
Noun
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The company aims to produce 52% of its upholstered goods domestically in the U.S. and 21% in Italy by year-end.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Vuitton had launched a licensed collection of upscale leather goods in the flag colors of the participating nations.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Her comfortable lifestyle slowly begins to crumble when her husband leaves her for a younger woman and she is forced to find a way to stay financially afloat, largely for the sake of her young children.—
Jeff Conway,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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The Dolphins, who opened their three-day minicamp Tuesday, need Ingold to stay healthy this year for the sake of their running game, which ranked 21st in the league at 105.6 yards per game last season.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Of course, the value (and advisability) of such a potent check depends on the quality of the state actors involved, and in the United States, agency officials are highly trained, relatively diverse, and demonstrably devoted to the public weal.—
Jon D. Michaels,
Foreign Affairs,
15 Aug. 2017
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When economic distress reaches a certain point, the individual citizen no longer uses his political power to serve the public weal, but only to help himself.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Dec. 2011
Noun
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The film industry is not post-movie stars, and big-name actors still influence audiences’ viewing habits and films’ financial success.—
Clement Obropta,
IndieWire,
16 June 2025
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To hug you and ask you about life and your stories and struggles and successes.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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“Welfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welfare. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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