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
Deputies visited the same address a day earlier before the shooting for what police said was an unrelated welfare check involving a juvenile.
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Michael Ruiz , Brooke Taylor , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The first from 2018 is listed as a mental health call and welfare check for a child with parents Mary Grace Westman and James Westman.
—Claudia Lauer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
The school notified Phoenix police about concerns regarding Rebekah's welfare earlier this year after a school resource officer visiting her home saw the girl with a black eye and reached out to DCS, Holman said.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
After the crash, prosecutors said Rice failed to check on the welfare of those in the other vehicles and fled on foot.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for welfare
Michael Ruiz , Brooke Taylor , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The first from 2018 is listed as a mental health call and welfare check for a child with parents Mary Grace Westman and James Westman.
—Claudia Lauer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
The school notified Phoenix police about concerns regarding Rebekah's welfare earlier this year after a school resource officer visiting her home saw the girl with a black eye and reached out to DCS, Holman said.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
After the crash, prosecutors said Rice failed to check on the welfare of those in the other vehicles and fled on foot.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welfare
Noun
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Higher interest rates thus increase Powerball amounts – and public interest in playing it.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Naoise Connolly Ryan of Ireland on Wednesday described to Judge O’Connor her 7-year-old son’s interest in superheroes, particularly Superman.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Personally, regularly evaluate AI's impact on your attention, relationships, and well-being.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Given the fate that likely awaits him (his crimes will be held up to the light for the world to see; his prosecutors will seek the death penalty), Göring exudes a very unruffled sense of well-being.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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All programs begin with an advanced diagnostic visit that includes a body scan to analyze your body composition, as well as measurements of your vital signs, cardiovascular health, stress levels and cognitive function.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Many factors affect prostate health, and diet plays a key role.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Advertisement Advertisement The American Dream—the promise of happiness and financial success through hard work—has, of course, never truly been attainable to all.—
Alice Lassman,
Time,
8 Sep. 2025
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And though Bezos hasn’t bought Vogue for his new bride as was reported for a while, and the two did reportedly sign a prenup, none of that seems to be affecting their current happiness.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
8 Sep. 2025
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An upstairs gallery features goods from regional artisans, and every Saturday night, the store turns into a music venue with a live bluegrass show that’s broadcast all over the world.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Less than a dollar separated the cost of a store-brand basket of goods at Walmart and Meijer.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The franchise catcher has been load-managed for the sake of keeping him to this point in the season without dealing with a nagging injury.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Over a plentiful spread of Japanese cuisine and sake, Alchemist and Gibbs spoke to Rolling Stone about Alfredo 2, their musical crafts, and recording at Malibu’s legendary Shangri-La studios.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
6 Sep. 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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Networking, as an all-encompassing concept, has often been the key to the successes of aspiring business owners worldwide.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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For approximately 25 years, Lee worked on international legal cases to combat injustice and promote human rights, achieving notable success in the high-level world of international courts.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Welfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welfare. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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