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
Securing critical sea-bed infrastructure The UUVs are increasing being employed to monitor the health and security of critical sea-bed infrastructure this includes oil and gas pipelines as well as optical fiber internet cables.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
The European nation ranked high in several categories, including economic development, governance, opportunity, culture and tourism, and health.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Hantavirus has a long incubation period, and people with high-risk exposures — including cruise ship passengers and people who were on an international flight with a sick passenger — should be monitored for 42 days, health officials say.
—Erin Burnett, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
French authorities said there is no link to a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch vessel that has put European health authorities on alert in recent weeks.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
The European nation ranked high in several categories, including economic development, governance, opportunity, culture and tourism, and health.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Hantavirus has a long incubation period, and people with high-risk exposures — including cruise ship passengers and people who were on an international flight with a sick passenger — should be monitored for 42 days, health officials say.
—Erin Burnett, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
French authorities said there is no link to a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch vessel that has put European health authorities on alert in recent weeks.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for health
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The Federation of State Medical Boards has recommended that licensing applications limit questions to current conditions affecting fitness to practice, rather than to historical diagnoses.—
Frances Mei Hardin,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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Behind the classic white facade are modern amenities such as the luxurious Aspira Spa, a fitness center, and an on-site culinary school.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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The order stranded them indefinitely, sometimes in life-threatening conditions.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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There are women who cannot carry pregnancies for a variety of reasons — genetic conditions, cancer and loss of uterus, for example.—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The Sun forms a cazimi with Mercury in Taurus in your 6th House of Daily Routine, bringing a useful insight around schedules, wellness, work habits, or the way your day is structured.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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The spa Chill Spa provides an array of relaxation and wellness treatments like Signature Chill Day or Jade Stone Massage that feature natural organic products, or opt for a couples side-by-side candlelit massage followed by Champagne and chocolate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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December 22 – January 19 A creative idea could click into shape with satisfying precision today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Currently at its lowest price in 30 days is this $29 windbreaker that features a similar color and shape to Moore’s.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
14 May 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 bird has long symbolized American values like strength, freedom and independence, said Kochersperger.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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American oak trees symbolize the enduring strength and resilience of our people and nation.—
Joseph Bonasia,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 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
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The growing apathy toward big-screen entertainment was also owed to the patina of all-American wholesomeness that studios imposed on their stables of stars, and the nothing-to-see-here style of movie journalism was wearing thin.—
Joshua John Miller,
Vanity Fair,
9 Apr. 2026
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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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“Health.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/health. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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