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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
Studies of other welfare policies such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program have largely found that work requirements do not notably increase employment but do cause people to lose assistance.
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Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 29 Sep. 2025
The child was safely turned over to welfare officials.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
Szyszkiewicz was initially held in the Onondaga County Correctional Facility on other charges, and Seneca Falls police have since also charged him with five counts of first-degree rape and one count of endangering the welfare of a child.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
All her fraudulent welfare handouts ceased in January 2025.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for welfare
Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 29 Sep. 2025
The child was safely turned over to welfare officials.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
Szyszkiewicz was initially held in the Onondaga County Correctional Facility on other charges, and Seneca Falls police have since also charged him with five counts of first-degree rape and one count of endangering the welfare of a child.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
All her fraudulent welfare handouts ceased in January 2025.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welfare
Noun
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Just between the Suarez sisters’ past love interests, there is so much drama to explore.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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Since then, the administration has, while declining to publicly state its position as regime change, signaled clear interest in removing Maduro from power.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Aligning with this evolution, Eve Lom is pioneering systems that translate skincare into quantifiable emotional regulation, thereby merging scientific innovation with emotional well-being to support both skin homeostasis and mental balance.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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According to ProCare Therapy, the findings showed that states that prioritize the well-being of teachers and invest in schools have higher teacher satisfaction and retention as well as stronger student outcomes.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Taking care of your overall health can help manage IgA nephropathy, reduce the risk of complications, and potentially slow the progression of the disease.—
Health,
Health,
27 Sep. 2025
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Tipsword said Illinois’ new limits on police involvement in mental-health crisis calls are being rolled out without the infrastructure to keep first responders safe.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Sep. 2025
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Meg had made every arrangement for our happiness.—
Ann Patchett,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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But creating happiness in cities also requires both spectacular design and a deep understanding of how the intersection of architecture, urban design, and the public realm affects our emotional and physical well-being.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
26 Sep. 2025
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La Galerie du 19M Tokyo, which opens to the public on Tuesday, underlines the importance of skilled labor in the face of AI, generational transition and debate about the value of luxury goods, as the house prepares for the first show by its new artistic director Matthieu Blazy.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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At the end of a product’s life, goods made with Variloom material filament can be mechanically recycled up to three times without losing material integrity, furthering the brand’s mission to advance circularity in fashion.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Walking into a bar and asking for sake is like walking into a Starbucks and just asking for coffee.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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But for the sake of avoiding repetition, let’s shout out some other players.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
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Some people develop pin-sized, raised bumps (weals) when sweating—this condition is called cholinergic urticaria.—
Jennifer Sabour,
Health,
10 May 2024
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Today’s Rwanda is based on the deceptively simple premise that common work makes common weal.—
Jonathan M. Hansen,
TIME,
7 Apr. 2024
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As the New York Knicks gear up for what could be a title-contending season in 2025-26, the head coach that led them to their most success this century was spotted several time zones away.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Lilith’s success spawned a backlash, which was inevitable, and the whiteness of its 1997 lineup led to valid criticism of its lack of inclusivity.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Welfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welfare. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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