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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
Ayres Warren, who has already published a journal article on breast-cancer disparities, will pursue a career in environmental health-care management.
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Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Why Your Skin Changes So Much After Birth Anne Marano, MD, associate professor of dermatology at Duke University School of Medicine, explains that estrogen hormone levels are extremely high during pregnancy, which play a key role in skin health.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
In a political landscape often defined by deep partisan divides, a striking consensus has emerged among American voters regarding the nation’s financial health.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Any issues with Nix’s long-term health could force the Broncos to reevaluate him as their true quarterback of the future.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
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Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Why Your Skin Changes So Much After Birth Anne Marano, MD, associate professor of dermatology at Duke University School of Medicine, explains that estrogen hormone levels are extremely high during pregnancy, which play a key role in skin health.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
In a political landscape often defined by deep partisan divides, a striking consensus has emerged among American voters regarding the nation’s financial health.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Any issues with Nix’s long-term health could force the Broncos to reevaluate him as their true quarterback of the future.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for health
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With Mikkel Damsgaard struggling for consistency and fitness, and record signing Dango Ouattara yet to convince following a summer move from Bournemouth, this is an area that could benefit from strengthening.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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An extreme, all-or-nothing fitness regimen is going viral again as millions seek rapid weight loss and mental toughness through its relentless daily rules.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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This is like ignoring weather conditions when flying an airplane.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Most areas in North Texas were covered in ice, sleet and snow, creating hazardous conditions.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Camp Lucy, a Texas Wine Country resort, is also expanding with the debut of Folklore, a new spa experience blending wellness, color therapy and social connection.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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People are spending more time in the gym; zeroing in on wellness and longevity; and even planning their holidays around fitness and wellness offerings.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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Dave Parker, a spokesman for the Arkansas Department of Transportation, said interstates and highways were in pretty good shape overall considering the amount of sleet and snow.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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Successful wellness strategies come in all shapes and sizes.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 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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The relative strength index, or RSI, is a technical indicator that measures the speed and magnitude of recent price moves.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The research relied on metrics covering loneliness, depressive symptoms, memory, and grip strength to gauge physical health.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
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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But these looser lending standards raise concerns of their own about the soundness of the financial system.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Oct. 2025
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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 4 Feb. 2026.
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