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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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
Across Maryland and the nation, 911 has become the default entry point for behavioral health emergencies.
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Jim Cook, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Better sleep itself may also support hormone health.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
When health plans, providers, and policymakers work together, families can spend less time worrying about costs and more time focusing on their health.
—Anthem Blue Cross California, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The 57-year-old actress, who was diagnosed with Bell’s palsy in August 2024, shared an update on her health as well as her outlook on her diagnosis nearly two years later.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
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Jim Cook, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Better sleep itself may also support hormone health.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
When health plans, providers, and policymakers work together, families can spend less time worrying about costs and more time focusing on their health.
—Anthem Blue Cross California, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The 57-year-old actress, who was diagnosed with Bell’s palsy in August 2024, shared an update on her health as well as her outlook on her diagnosis nearly two years later.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for health
Noun
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Hyrox is a fitness craze taking over gyms not only in the United States, but overseas.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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The House wanted to steer $1 million to a company linked to a Broward entrepreneur, Freddie Figgers, to sell specially outfitted health and fitness tablets, as Politico Florida reported.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Either way, this decisive energy favors clear asks and tangible action over chasing perfect conditions.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Details of her condition were not released.—
Mark Price
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Calling off an engagement or a wedding means prioritizing your long-term happiness and wellness over fears of other people’s judgment.—
Jenny Singer,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
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But corporate spending on wellness is in the crosshairs as Asia grapples with softer global demand and higher costs.—
Alice Williams,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The pull-on waistband hits around the belly button, and the slightly wide-leg sweatpant shape feels relaxed without veering into bell-bottom territory.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
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By pretty much every metric — student loan debt, credit scores, rates of homeownership — those who left were in worse financial shape than their neighbors, prompting them to leave for a better economic climate.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 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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Her talents at combining foods from a broad swath of the map into a cohesive narrative is the restaurant’s greatest strength, and also its guidepost for possibilities yet to be realized.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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But the company told a good story last quarter, with strength in industrial and data center.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 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
Noun
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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 15 Apr. 2026.
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