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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
Authorities later arrested Milazzo on suspicion of disseminating indecent material to minors in the second degree, a class E felony, and endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor, the CCSO said.
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 21 June 2025
Authorities plan to continue welfare checks and damage assessments throughout the affected region, while utility teams work to restore power.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
Missing police sergeant discovered in extreme hoarding conditions after welfare check.
—FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
Sarah Elizabeth Ward’s body was found at 1 p.m. during a welfare check in the 4400 block of Golf Acres Drive, according to a CMPD press release Thursday.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 20 June 2025
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 21 June 2025
Authorities plan to continue welfare checks and damage assessments throughout the affected region, while utility teams work to restore power.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
Missing police sergeant discovered in extreme hoarding conditions after welfare check.
—FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
Sarah Elizabeth Ward’s body was found at 1 p.m. during a welfare check in the 4400 block of Golf Acres Drive, according to a CMPD press release Thursday.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welfare
Noun
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While the extent to which sustainable finishing technologies are integrated into their operations varies, all share a common interest in exploring the latest innovations available.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
1 July 2025
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Adjusted earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortization hit 1.8 million pounds, up from 200,000 pounds the year prior.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Readjusting to time zones that are 12 to 15 hours apart wreaks havoc on sleep patterns and overall well-being.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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Bayern forward Harry Kane was on his knees, checking on Musiala’s well-being, as was captain Joshua Kimmich, who took one look at his young team-mate’s left leg and turned away in apparent dismay.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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There are plenty of reasons to pick up gardening as a hobby, from connecting with nature and soaking up vitamin D to reducing stress and improving cardiovascular health (weeding is no joke).—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
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Partnering with marine biologists and local stakeholders, the resort is helping nurse underwater ecosystems back to health.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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While Mercury in Leo encourages you to prioritize your happiness on a daily basis, Saturn in Aries brings structure to your finances and sense of security.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Bhutan has become famous for its different approach to governance, which has been admired in the West, for example calculating gross national happiness or mandating that 60% of the country remain forested.—
Katharina Buchholz,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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So far, Trump has only announced deals with three countries: the United Kingdom, which maintained a 10% tariff rate; China, which temporarily paused sky-high duties on most goods from 145% to 30%; and a minimum 20% tariff on goods from Vietnam.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
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Back then, average U.S. tariffs on Vietnamese goods were around 3%.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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While Tokyo isn’t known as a sake production area, breweries Toshimaya and Ozawa operate in the western suburbs and offer tours and tastings with reservations.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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There’s 15 or so natural-leaning wines by the glass each night, lowballs made with local amari and citrus, sake and soda combinations, and a tight draft beer selection.—
Jordan Michelman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 July 2025
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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
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When economic distress reaches a certain point, the individual citizen no longer uses his political power to serve the public weal, but only to help himself.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Dec. 2011
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Superman became an enormous success, launching the superhero genre and a plethora of TV shows, movies, cartoons and merchandise.—
Jeff Suess,
The Enquirer,
10 July 2025
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But Trump’s team now says the ongoing spectacle has proven a resounding political success with few downsides.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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“Welfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welfare. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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