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
Only our legal citizens should vote, and deserved welfare should go first to Americans in need and our veterans.
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Inside a New York City welfare office, WELFARE reveals the human struggles, bureaucratic barriers, and impossible choices at the heart of the social safety net.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Categories include environmental conservation, community engagement, cultural preservation, food insecurity, gender equality, social services, and animal welfare.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
The state’s child-welfare agency was heavily scrutinized for its failures in protecting Nubia and Victor.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Inside a New York City welfare office, WELFARE reveals the human struggles, bureaucratic barriers, and impossible choices at the heart of the social safety net.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Categories include environmental conservation, community engagement, cultural preservation, food insecurity, gender equality, social services, and animal welfare.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
The state’s child-welfare agency was heavily scrutinized for its failures in protecting Nubia and Victor.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welfare
Noun
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Her fraternal twin brother, Noah, helped spur her early interest.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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The nomination of Hamilton, who argued abolishing FEMA was not in the country’s best interests, is the latest indication of that change.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Having something reliable that travels with me and supports my well-being has become an essential evening ritual.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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Family has been unable to locate her and is worried about her well-being, police said.—
Kendrick Calfee
May 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
Noun
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While everyone can be affected by smoke or ozone, the MPCA says those at higher risk of health complications include outdoor workers, older adults, children, those who are pregnant, and those who have heart or lung conditions.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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California, Arizona, Texas and Georgia are also monitoring residents who were passengers, according to their respective health departments.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The rare flower is known to add luck and happiness to those who adorn their space with its fortune, which is why the water bearer is the ideal sign to align with it.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Sometimes, adds Waldinger, these casual conversations can lead to deeper conversations and a greater sense of connection in our lives, which add to our happiness.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Who needs pretty when the food tastes this good?—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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China’s exports rebounded in April as overseas buyers rushed to stockpile goods in the second month of the Iran war.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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As the practice continues to develop, attention remains on thoughtful growth rather than expansion for its own sake.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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On Wednesdays, the Wednesday Rendezvous is available and includes a three-course dinner for two with sake pairings for $129.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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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Their recipe for success, however, remained depth.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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Cities such as Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Fairfax, Virginia, have installed these systems with success.—
Michael Perkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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“Welfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welfare. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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