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as in fine
in a satisfactory way
our current system for dividing household chores works well, so let's keep it
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as in generously
in a generous manner
a warm and gracious host who always treats guests well
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as in masterfully
in a skillful or expert manner
she plays the piano very well
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as in kindly
with good reason or courtesy
we cannot well get out of going to your cousin's wedding
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as in nicely
in a pleasing way
the day went well, despite the rough beginning
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as in perfectly
to a full extent or degree
we are well aware that this home renovation is going to be costly
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as in smoothly
without difficulty
he can well afford to spare the time
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as in source
a point or place at which something is invented or provided
his quirkily dysfunctional family proved to be a bottomless well of inspiration for the novelist
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as in healthy
enjoying health and vigor
my mother is quite well, thank you
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Recent Examples of well
Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
My strong preference would be to keep Porziņģis because of his extraordinarily rare skill set, which should age reasonably well depending on health, even if this season ended so strangely for him.
—Danny Leroux, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
And then something kind of, well, perfect happened.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 May 2025
Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
Once the team removed the storm drain’s metal grate, one rescuer climbed down into the well with a bucket to haul the ducklings back up to safety, the video shows.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 18 May 2025
Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2023
This was not the first time Burgess mentioned how well life with their blended family is going.
—Daniel S. Levine, Peoplemag, 18 July 2023
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Adverb
For Southerners, fresh fruit is best enjoyed outdoors with grass under our bare feet and sunlight overhead.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
My strong preference would be to keep Porziņģis because of his extraordinarily rare skill set, which should age reasonably well depending on health, even if this season ended so strangely for him.
—Danny Leroux, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Interjection
Yes, this recipe calls for more salt than most other cookie recipes with similar yields (well, besides our Copycat NYC Bakery Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
And then something kind of, well, perfect happened.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 May 2025
Noun
According to the company, Harmony is now extracting oil at a rate of about 6,000 barrels a day from six wells.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
Once the team removed the storm drain’s metal grate, one rescuer climbed down into the well with a bucket to haul the ducklings back up to safety, the video shows.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 18 May 2025
Adjective
Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers and hope to see you soon.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2023
This was not the first time Burgess mentioned how well life with their blended family is going.
—Daniel S. Levine, Peoplemag, 18 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well
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Visitors are able to enjoy both cultures and will notice that Greek and Turkish Cypriots get along just fine, in contrast to the official political impasse.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Other California colleges that might do just fine include Claremont McKenna College and Santa Clara University.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
27 May 2025
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The Rehearsal attempted to get Fielder’s message to the federal government, but so far it has been met with skepticism, to put it kindly.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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There are lots of projects that are short-term, ranging from a week to a month, and even in that short period of time, there’s good teamwork and everyone treats me kindly for the most part.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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The resort is perfectly located for guests to take full advantage of the region’s famed outdoor adventures—hiking trails, mountain biking routes, world-class fly fishing, and premier skiing at nearby Bridger Bowl, Yellowstone National Park, and the Yellowstone River.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
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There’s something so photo-realistic about it— think biting into a perfectly ripe plum.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
30 May 2025
Interjection
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Eccleston brought frantic and wild energy to the Doctor, but when things got serious, oh boy did Eccleston get serious.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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The ceiling is probably just an inch north of a league-average starting pitcher, but oh man, would that be a victory for the player, given what he’s gone through over his career.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Charlie Davis Season: 46 Placed: 2nd If Q was the hurricane blowing through Survivor 46, Davis was a source of calm geniality at the center, constantly quoting Taylor Swift songs while obscuring his careful, clever gameplay.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
29 May 2025
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National governments could be stepping in to make up for the abrupt withdrawal of U.S. aid, or non-governmental organizations on-the-ground could be finding other sources of funding.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
28 May 2025
Noun
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There’s also a private pool and attic space that was converted to another room.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2025
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Break up the set entirely by pairing the top with linen trousers or the shorts with a button-down for lounging by the pool.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Justice for healthy relationships being the most romantic!—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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Deep dive Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has removed the COVID vaccine from the list of vaccines recommended for healthy pregnant women.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 June 2025
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Afterward, the plastic surgeon told Miranda and Bryan that Cameron, now 4, had done great and described the mass as fatty tissue, not a typical cyst or tumor.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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This biological response worked great for escaping predators.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Well.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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