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
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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But its lawmakers said these products needed regulation for the interest of public health and safety.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Jack Cutmore-Scott as Julius Beaufort, an arrogant new money banker at the center of New York society with an interest in Ellen.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Threets has already cultivated a devoted following by promoting children’s literature and advocating for young viewers’ emotional well-being online.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, advanced diagnostics track a pet’s well-being in real time, providing instant alerts when a potential health issue is detected.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Gaza is decimated In Gaza, the Hamas-run health ministry says more than 66,000 people have been killed − about half of them women and children − and humanitarian agencies now warn of famine.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The fresh red bell peppers in this meal are packed with nutrients, especially vitamin C and A for the immune system and eye health.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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In the comment section, the Robertson family shared their happiness for the couple and excitement for the new additions.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Some of Swift’s fans blame Kelce for being a weak muse, others suspect that her happiness is the problem.—
Jennifer Gonnerman,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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Girard and Manson form a good, but unspectacular, second pair that has struggled at times to stay healthy.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Thanksgiving Day will be the best day to shop for sporting goods; Black Friday will see the deepest discounts for TVs, toys, and appliances; Cyber Monday will be the best day to shop for electronics, apparel and computers.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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Respondents -- taken from a list that was purchased for the sake of the survey -- received four mailed invitations, three emails and six phone calls.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Oct. 2025
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Let’s assume, for the sake of this exercise, that your nearly 70 years in the afterlife has given you an innate grasp of modern analytics, air travel, nutrition and a deep understanding of the collective psyche of Gen Z.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 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 8 Oct. 2025.
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