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
Sources said hundreds of unread X-rays conducted as part of the Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program, the NIOSH program that screens and monitors the respiratory health of miners, remain in limbo, with no doctors to analyze the results and report them to patients.
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Dr. Mark Abdelmalek, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2025
Traders will also be keeping an eye on U.S. jobs market data out at 10 a.m. ET for clues on the health of the world’s largest economy and the impact on Federal Reserve rates policy.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
The fact that students have been detained suggests that there has been insufficient institutional resistance to the erosion of some of the most fundamental principles necessary to the health of academia—academic freedom, freedom of speech, the right to dissent.
—Susan Thomas, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
Save the Children, one of UNICEF’s major last-mile distributors, typically gives out emergency therapeutic food at clinics where mothers can also give birth and take their infants for health screenings.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025
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Dr. Mark Abdelmalek, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2025
Traders will also be keeping an eye on U.S. jobs market data out at 10 a.m. ET for clues on the health of the world’s largest economy and the impact on Federal Reserve rates policy.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
The fact that students have been detained suggests that there has been insufficient institutional resistance to the erosion of some of the most fundamental principles necessary to the health of academia—academic freedom, freedom of speech, the right to dissent.
—Susan Thomas, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
Save the Children, one of UNICEF’s major last-mile distributors, typically gives out emergency therapeutic food at clinics where mothers can also give birth and take their infants for health screenings.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for health
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The Army is changing the fitness test for all soldiers.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Piccirillo jumped to fame in May 2024 when he wed Jesica Cirio, a superstar model and fitness entrepreneur who at the time had recently ended her relationship with Martín Insaurralde, the former mayor of Lomas de Zamora, a Peronist bastion in the metropolitan region of Buenos Aires.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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One of Trump’s conditions for supporting Ukraine’s independence and ending the war is to wangle an earth minerals deal out of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.—
Bob Kustra,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
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Infectious fungal spores have an easier time remaining viable and spreading in damp or humid conditions.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2025
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Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office told Fox News Digital they were not contacted by anyone regarding a wellness check on the Hackmans or their residence.—
Tracy Wright , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Mid-month, Mercury will slip into stability-seeking Taurus on May 10, encouraging you to get organized and focus on practical matters like your routine and wellness.—
Staff Author,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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From long-lasting formulas to felt pens that behave almost like calligraphy markers, there’s an option for every skill level, eye shape, and makeup mood.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2025
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Tariffs shape and reinforce what’s affordable, what’s available, and, ultimately, whose cultures get priced out of reach.—
Karen Yuan,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2025
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The future of education lies in combining the strengths of traditional academic practices with innovative technological solutions.—
Bruce Dahlgren,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Night Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin Got Involved in a Brawl at the Polo Lounge (Exclusive) Through it all, Goldsmith-Thomas has learned her versatility is one of her greatest strengths.—
Liz McNeil,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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In a statement on Thursday, the Department of Defense said the weapon's official name pays tribute to the eagle, known for its speed, stealth, and agility.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
26 Apr. 2025
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Lessons From $15 Billion Of Cross-Border Experience Here are three truths that have shaped my approach to retail asset management over the years: • Cap-ex agility beats cap-ex volume.—
Aurele Gouy,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The pop star has learned to prioritize her personal care with the same vigor that fueled her professional triumphs.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Premature removal of the plant foliage reduces plant vigor and bulb size.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Health.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/health. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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