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
These are the types of stories cited by many on the political right as evidence that the nation’s welfare programs are out of control and exorbitant.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
But medical review of test results is expensive, and few state agencies require it for child welfare cases or for testing people on probation.
—Lucas Waldron, ProPublica, 6 Jan. 2026
Walz had been criticized for his administration’s oversight of the welfare programs.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
The administration has begun alleging welfare fraud in other blue states, with the HHS freezing child care funds in California, New York, Illinois, Colorado, and Minnesota this week.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 6 Jan. 2026
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
But medical review of test results is expensive, and few state agencies require it for child welfare cases or for testing people on probation.
—Lucas Waldron, ProPublica, 6 Jan. 2026
Walz had been criticized for his administration’s oversight of the welfare programs.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
The administration has begun alleging welfare fraud in other blue states, with the HHS freezing child care funds in California, New York, Illinois, Colorado, and Minnesota this week.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welfare
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That critique of American foreign policy – that US high-mindedness and democratic idealism conceal naked corporate interests – persisted through the Cold War and into the 21st Century.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Health care, housing, and education would be built to be affordable, driven by real results from the bottom up--not by party interests trickling down.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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The report reflects changing attitudes about health and new tools that Americans are increasingly relying upon to make meaningful improvements to their well-being.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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The report evaluated the first year of California’s Peer-to-Peer Youth Mental Health High School Pilot Demonstration, a three-year initiative to strengthen student well-being by training high school students to support their peers.—
Vani Sanganeria,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Three Dallas restaurants failed inspection and rodents and roaches were found at others, according to the city’s latest health inspection report.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Executive Director Jessica Altman and Congresswoman Doris Matsui, D-Sacramento, used Friday’s event to highlight the importance of affordable health coverage.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The author of the international bestseller Butter, which only made it to English in 2024, is back with an up-to date novel about parasocial relationships, social media, the human hunt for happiness, and yes, of course, obsession.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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The singer, actress and model shared an emotional message with fans this week, pushing back on the idea that getting clean automatically brings peace or lasting happiness.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Get ready for hunting season by browsing over 40 vendors selling a variety of goods for all your fishing and outdoor needs.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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The shipping documents claimed the containers were filled with household goods.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement For the sake of justice, regional peace, and human dignity.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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When people see concrete evidence that leadership is investing in their capability–and not just deploying technology for its own sake–they’ll shift from feeling threatened to feeling empowered.—
Feon Ang,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 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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My highest priority, now and always, is the well-being and success of our students, teachers, and the staff who support them.—
Ashley Paul,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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This comes roughly a year after the success of Weaver’s unit during the 2025 season led to interviews with the New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears for their head coach openings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Welfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welfare. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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