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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
Even states that already have stronger outcomes for child welfare will have something to learn from watching this program.
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Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Police reportedly conducted a welfare check at Lucero’s home last Tuesday after Vallejos told a healthcare company his mother had been missing for about a week.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Arteta and Palace manager Oliver Glasner had voiced their displeasure at the situation after progressing from the fourth round, with Arteta citing player and supporter welfare as critical issues.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Environmental and animal welfare groups are not pleased.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 3 Nov. 2025
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Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Police reportedly conducted a welfare check at Lucero’s home last Tuesday after Vallejos told a healthcare company his mother had been missing for about a week.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Arteta and Palace manager Oliver Glasner had voiced their displeasure at the situation after progressing from the fourth round, with Arteta citing player and supporter welfare as critical issues.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Environmental and animal welfare groups are not pleased.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welfare
Noun
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This has given the conflict a religious coloration, and political elites have also chosen to politicize the conflict to negotiate power and other interests, which has complicated the problem.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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There’s a new crop of chic, modern calendars that cater to almost every interest under the sun (not to mention an older age range).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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From supporting a healthy gut to managing cholesterol and blood sugar levels, fiber plays a key role in many aspects of well-being.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
10 Nov. 2025
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Nardin shared a few of his favorite Amazônia Vox stories, pieces that link environmental protection with the well-being of the people in that environment.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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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In recent years, the Nordic countries have been the envy of the world for their economic success, institutional stability, and consistently high levels of social happiness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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That happiness doesn’t just extend to KATSEYE’s nods, but also to her fellow best new artist nominees, which include friends of the band like Addison Rae, sombr and Alex Warren.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Billboard,
8 Nov. 2025
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Authentic went bigger, buying brands, linking with producers and selling goods across multiple categories and in a range of retailers.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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The e-commerce giant is celebrating the first anniversary of its ultra-low-cost goods marketplace, Amazon Haul, which competes with the likes of Temu.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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Starbucks’ success was forged on the back of a growing demand for Western luxuries, as well as a strategy of adapting p roducts for the market –– to appeal to customers beyond China’s top-tier cities.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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And so getting another player who can get pressure on the quarterback in key situations, those guys are always going to be paramount to our success.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Welfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welfare. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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