WELFARE Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

welfare

noun

ˈwel-ˌfer

Definition of welfare

as in interest

the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success the social worker was pleased at the improvement in the child's welfare

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Recent Examples of welfare Officers appeared to be carrying out a welfare check, but nobody answered the door. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Many research dogs come from commercial breeding facilities regulated under the federal Animal Welfare Act as well as state animal-welfare and licensing laws. — Adam Yamaguchi, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 Yet another approach emerged in the 2013 reset of Universal Credit, the United Kingdom’s new welfare payment system. — Jennifer Pahlka, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 Rescues and welfare checks also were happening in Fayette County. — Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for welfare

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Noun

The merch trend suits a tech industry that has started to show more interest in cultural signifiers over the last few years.

— T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Earlier in the season, a multi-inning outing for Pintaro, who has attracted interest from other teams over the past couple of years, would’ve meant a trip back to Triple A; the Mets would’ve needed to swap him for a fresh pitcher.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of interest

Noun

The benefits of bioconvergence—the synergy of advances in AI, biotechnology, and bioengineering—matter too much to each country’s economic and societal well-being.

— Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Swimming also reduces stress as rhythmic breathing and movement trigger the release of brain chemicals such as endorphins and dopamine, which produce a sense of euphoria and well-being.

— Michael McColly, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of well-being

Noun

Perhaps better health and shorter assignments will help Cabrera harness his high-end velocity and create greater separation between his fastball and a unique changeup.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The quake injured at least 213 people and caused widespread destruction across the island, damaging 122 health facilities, 252 schools and 84 places of worship, the agency said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of health

Noun

That quest to spark happiness during challenging times is precisely what inspired the textile artist Rashelle Campbell to start making her now-signature rugs.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
So Flaubert is describing a mechanism where happiness begets more happiness.

— Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of happiness

Noun

What started as a 10% minimum duty on Chinese goods skyrocketed to well over 100%.

— Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
That tariff rate was later reduced to 15% when the two sides agreed on a trade deal, but uncertainty remains about the stability of that agreement and how imports of certain European goods, such as steel, will be taxed by Washington.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of good

Noun

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

Definition of weal

Noun

Like in the Premier League, flick-ons and second-ball chaos is at the root of Coventry’s success in these scenarios.

— Liam Tharme, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The right technology, tools, strategy and perspective on what’s changing in the worlds of AI, influencer marketing, e-commerce and beyond are key to future success.

— Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of success

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