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
McCarthy has also opened up about her health and weight loss journey over the years.
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Since the beginning of the new year, California has implemented a new ingredient to tortillas that is expected to improve the health of generations moving forward.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 12, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Richter notes that from age 18 to 65, protein from plant sources like legumes and beans appears particularly supportive of long-term health and metabolic balance.
—Rachel MacPherson, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs are all scheduled to release quarterly numbers, offering investors fresh insight into the health of consumer spending, dealmaking activity and trading revenues.
—John Melloy,yun Li, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Since the beginning of the new year, California has implemented a new ingredient to tortillas that is expected to improve the health of generations moving forward.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 12, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Richter notes that from age 18 to 65, protein from plant sources like legumes and beans appears particularly supportive of long-term health and metabolic balance.
—Rachel MacPherson, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs are all scheduled to release quarterly numbers, offering investors fresh insight into the health of consumer spending, dealmaking activity and trading revenues.
—John Melloy,yun Li, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for health
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There’s also a fitness center with a program of high-intensity workouts and more holistic activities such as yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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The service has long sought to adopt such standards, but the effort was repeatedly delayed amid broader overhauls of fitness requirements and ongoing debates over how soldiers should be evaluated and how physical demands should be measured across occupations.—
Steven Beynon,
ABC News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Attorneys and advocates have repeatedly criticized the conditions in ICE’s detention center in Aurora and have protested against plans to open more facilities in parts of rural Colorado.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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Your orchid will essentially drown in these conditions.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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Demand for support continues to grow As more people become comfortable seeking care, demand for mental wellness resources is rising.—
Nicole Nielsen,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Separately, OpenAI launched ChatGPT Health, which allows users to connect their medical records and wellness apps to the chatbot.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 2026
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For a similar pair without the sticker shock, these $16 sunnies sport a similar shape.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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On a recent afternoon, after days of sun and above freezing temps, the skating path looked a bit slushy, but Hudella offered assurance that with the thermometer dropping to near zero in the coming forecast, the ice would be in good shape by the time the gates opened for real.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
14 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 Colorado House of Representatives will soon be back at full, 65-member strength, after Democratic vacancy committees appointed a pair of replacement lawmakers ahead of the Wednesday start to the 2026 legislative session.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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Their creative problem-solving skills, honed through years of emotional and domestic labor, become strengths during major life transitions.—
Oona Metz,
Time,
13 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 move also was met with criticism elsewhere, ranging from the soundness of the Argentinian political and economic system to the White House’s use of the Exchange Stabilization Fund for the liquidity measure.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Beneath the wholesomeness, smiles, and laughter, something else lingers.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Jan. 2026
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With all of the wholesomeness of a Bronx drill Cocomelon, Ice delivers lines cleverly adapted to the cartoon series (with no curse words) in her signature, spellbinding cadence.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
18 Nov. 2025
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“Health.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/health. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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