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
The issue is this free-agency class lacks any notable centers who don’t have serious injury or health concerns.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Contributions to health savings accounts are among other tax breaks related to health insurance.
—Julie Appleby, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
For those who may be interested in trying it, health experts say the answer depends on the individual.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Palmer encourages women to define health on their own terms.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Contributions to health savings accounts are among other tax breaks related to health insurance.
—Julie Appleby, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
For those who may be interested in trying it, health experts say the answer depends on the individual.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Palmer encourages women to define health on their own terms.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for health
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The 17 treatment rooms are named after America’s Cup champions, there’s an indoor pool surrounded by loungers that feels like the deck of a cruise ship, and the Boiler Room is the spa’s high-end fitness center stocked with Technogym equipment.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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This is especially relevant for physically active individuals, older adults, and those recovering from illness or injury—protein needs vary based on many variables, including age, activity level, body composition, health status, and fitness goals.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors say the defendant failed to take into account his girlfriend’s inexperience in mountain climbing as well as the harsh winter conditions.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The crews have not yet been able to remove the victims from the mountain because of the extreme conditions, the sheriff said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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In addition to having personal trainers come in to provide training classes, an important aspect of the building is giving officers a place to heal and focus on their personal wellness, officials said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Greene's manager, Gregg Edwards, told NBC News and The New York Times the following day that a wellness check had been carried out after one of Greene's neighbors had complained about music playing for 24 hours.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Each fancy vivid stone was perfectly matched in intensity and quality, but presented in different shapes—squares, emeralds, Asschers, or hearts, for example—that were chosen for their fire and saturation.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2026
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The marks of Timinsky’s drawing are quite visible on these shapes, suggesting the energetic scrubbing motion that must have made them.—
Benjamin Lima,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 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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Your strength lies not in not needing anyone, but in consciously choosing with whom to move forward.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Clearer information on the strength, track, and timeline of the storm will become more available later today into Friday as computer models are able to better sample the pieces of energy that will merge into this developing coastal storm.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Look for structural soundness over cosmetic looks when thrifting furniture.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
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The flow of deposits to less stable banks threatens the soundness of the entire financial system.—
Tyler Curtis,
Boston Herald,
20 Jan. 2026
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The finale’s whole cache of wholesomeness might just be resting on Sandy’s reunion with her wife, Leah, who is coming to visit for the final night.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2026
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Beneath the wholesomeness, smiles, and laughter, something else lingers.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Health.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/health. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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