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
Thompson said the rescue efforts were days in the planning and involve the help of several animal welfare agencies.
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
The case has also been referred to the Department of Child Protection Cabinet, which has launched an investigation into the children’s welfare.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
In those hearings, Bryant pleaded no contest to welfare fraud related to receiving state support payments.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 1 May 2026
In person, he was also known as a passionate supporter of the Chicago acting community and its constituent charity supporting artists’ welfare, Season of Concern.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
The case has also been referred to the Department of Child Protection Cabinet, which has launched an investigation into the children’s welfare.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
In those hearings, Bryant pleaded no contest to welfare fraud related to receiving state support payments.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 1 May 2026
In person, he was also known as a passionate supporter of the Chicago acting community and its constituent charity supporting artists’ welfare, Season of Concern.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welfare
Noun
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Instead, many of the Gulf countries now view Washington as prioritizing Israel’s interests over their own.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Such reins on an industry that has billed itself as capable of extinguishing humankind are, theoretically, in everyone’s interest.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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The privacy, safety and well-being of every child, parent, employee, and visitor remain a priority of our franchisees.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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This week’s ceremony was a bit of kismet as 2026 also marks the 85th birthday for the USO, which since being founded in 1941 has become the leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the well-being of the people serving in America’s military and their families.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of motorcyclists donning their most dapper attire will take to the streets around the world Sunday, May 17, to benefit men’s health issues — including here in Naperville.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cassidy, who cast a crucial vote for Kennedy to become health secretary, has opposed many of his vaccine policy changes, such as an update to the CDC website suggesting that there could be a link between vaccines and autism.—
Brennan Leach,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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McDonald didn’t bother hiding his happiness as KU’s defense stopped a pivotal fourth down late in the second quarter.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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It’s brought a lot of joy, happiness and success to my life.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Placement on the two entity lists severely restricted Daqo New Energy’s ability to sell its goods to Americans.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2026
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The on-site boutique is a (pricey) treasure trove of gorgeous silk and yak wool shirts, scarves, and home goods woven by Norhla.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Firing Mendoza at this point might just be making a change for the sake of change.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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And, for the sake of the Dolphins, hopefully that statistic rings true.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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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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This other cousin is now in her mid-70s and has always enjoyed a very luxurious life due to the business success of her father – my uncle – and our grandfather.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Does that kind of discourse-friendly success override the fact that Euphoria is too young, too scummy, and too dumb to fit into the usual Emmy pattern?—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
2 May 2026
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“Welfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welfare. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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