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
Over time, a consistently high systolic blood pressure, or hypertension, is harmful to health.
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Angela Ryan Lee, Health, 4 Oct. 2025
That's where 24 million people — who don't have insurance through their jobs or a public program like Medicaid — buy health plans.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
Instead of focusing on the weeds, put your efforts toward improving the overall health of your lawn.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
However, Fox Sports PR took to social media to release a statement confirming that Sanchez was injured, as well as providing an update on his health.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2025
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Angela Ryan Lee, Health, 4 Oct. 2025
That's where 24 million people — who don't have insurance through their jobs or a public program like Medicaid — buy health plans.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
Instead of focusing on the weeds, put your efforts toward improving the overall health of your lawn.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
However, Fox Sports PR took to social media to release a statement confirming that Sanchez was injured, as well as providing an update on his health.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for health
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For all that Donnarumma and Haaland can provide City with a weighty presence in both boxes, the continuing fitness concerns over Rodri could yet be City’s undoing this season.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The soft, stretchy fabric and elastic waistband keep them comfortable, while the sleek design works for fitness classes, errands, or even a casual night out.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Those over 60 or with certain medical conditions are at a greater risk for severe illness.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The cubs were discovered alone and in poor condition before beings safely trapped by the UC Davis California Carnivores Program team in coordination with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Fox News' Health newsletter brings you stories on the latest developments in healthcare, wellness, diseases, mental health and more.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Every meal at Nobu was a reminder that wellness doesn’t mean deprivation.—
Lisa Greissinger,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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There are hundreds of models available in all shapes, sizes, and (most frighteningly) price ranges.—
Taylor Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Oct. 2025
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Passionate about utopian socialism and architecture, Gaudí’s forms and shapes were totally fresh, otherworldly and are sometimes referred to as a precursor of the Surrealist movement, of which Salvador Dalí was a key proponent.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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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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Linebacker Zaire Franklin could not care less about the Colts’ strength of schedule.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Another important strength of the category may look at first like a contradiction.—
Rebecca Ackermann,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
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Using approximation theory, the researchers showed that completeness cannot surpass doubly exponential closeness to one, and soundness cannot drop below exponentially small.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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These secessions—each driven by a loss of faith in the scientific soundness of the CDC’s recommendations—seem designed to destroy the agency’s credibility.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
5 Sep. 2025
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Coach Brian Keefe gave Sarr the freedom to switch onto perimeter players, even point guards on occasion, to take advantage of Sarr’s agility and give the young big experience.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Engineering agility and perception Behind the artistry lies a feat of advanced engineering.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Health.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/health. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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