weal

noun

ˈwēl How to pronounce weal (audio)
Definition of wealnext
as in welfare
the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success the belief that somehow it is the nation's president who is responsible for the weal or woe of the people

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Recent Examples of weal But as Telemundo’s Andres Cantor notes, there is little reason to believe Messi’s aversion is anything other than a genuine personality quirk, and one that likely blunts his own total earnings and weal. — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 12 May 2026 Today’s Rwanda is based on the deceptively simple premise that common work makes common weal. — Jonathan M. Hansen, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024 Of course, the value (and advisability) of such a potent check depends on the quality of the state actors involved, and in the United States, agency officials are highly trained, relatively diverse, and demonstrably devoted to the public weal. — Jon D. Michaels, Foreign Affairs, 15 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weal
  1. welfare
  2. interest
  3. good
  4. happiness
  5. well-being
  6. health
  7. success
  8. sake
Noun
  • The findings led to the arrest of Shuey, Tucker Heagy, 20, and Stephanie Schaffner, 42, who were charged with felony endangering the welfare of children.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
  • Brimlett-Blankenship was charged with first-degree murder and two counts of endangering the welfare of a minor.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 July 2026
Definition of welfare
Noun
  • And there’s evidence soccer interest is really starting to take hold in the United States.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • The British rock band Yard Act has never had much interest in offering easy answers.
    — Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026
Definition of interest
Noun
  • China’s energy resilience and its ability to quickly and cheaply produce goods for other nations have helped buffer some of the economic impact from the war in Iran.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Though the country’s exports have been churning along at an extraordinary pace — China shipped a record $412 billion of goods last month — domestic consumption has sagged, leading some analysts to warn of a potential deflationary spiral.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of good
Noun
  • If happiness is the best team, then maybe there are better choices.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026
  • This learned hopefulness is because in romance novels, goals are readily attainable, multiple pathways to happiness can exist and perseverance is worthwhile.
    — Katelyn Frey, The Conversation, 10 July 2026
Definition of happiness
Noun
  • New parents should expect to answer several questions from their providers to get a sense of their mental well-being.
    — Isabel Lopez, Parents, 14 July 2026
  • Supportive family relationships, good mental well-being, access to quality health care and strong social connections also help extend healthspan.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Definition of well-being
Noun
  • It's caused not only health issues but financial strain on employees.
    — Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Some politicians have continued to obscure details about their health challenges, asking for privacy despite their public positions, and fueling conspiracy theories.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Definition of health
Noun
  • The president of the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership (ANDP) said the law is an important step forward, but its long-term success will depend on cooperation between federal, state and local leaders.
    — Nakell Williams, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Atlanta’s formula for success included 16 second-chance points, 21 points off turnovers and 35 rebounds.
    — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of success
Noun
  • Sushi Confidential offered discounts on sake bomb drinks, 20Twenty gave out free truffle popcorn with the purchase of two glasses of wine — the perfect accessory — and Goosetown Lounge had a special karaoke session during the romp.
    — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
  • However, for the sake of context, Pophouse paid upward of $300 million for a similar deal with Kiss, although the percentage was unclear.
    — Jem Aswad, Variety, 14 July 2026
Definition of sake

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“Weal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weal. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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