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
Wild animals used to be more frequently used in film and television, for instance, but have largely been phased out due to pressure from animal welfare groups.
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Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2026
Francisco Sanles, 48, has been charged with two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, two counts of criminal facilitation, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child and reckless endangerment.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Derry Township Police said the child's parents were each charged with one count of endangering the welfare of children.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Board member Rebecca Thompson, whose background is in social work, said a consulting report last year recommended the district increase the number of ESE support staff, school welfare workers and counselors.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
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Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2026
Francisco Sanles, 48, has been charged with two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, two counts of criminal facilitation, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child and reckless endangerment.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Derry Township Police said the child's parents were each charged with one count of endangering the welfare of children.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Board member Rebecca Thompson, whose background is in social work, said a consulting report last year recommended the district increase the number of ESE support staff, school welfare workers and counselors.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welfare
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India wants to diversify its sourcing away from China in these sectors, Malik said, adding that shipbuilding and automotive steel are further areas of interest to India.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Prior to her father's death in 1952, Princess Elizabeth lived a relatively quiet life, spending her teen years under the tutelage of her parents and fostering some of the interests that would become lifelong passions.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But what might sound like concern for your well-being often isn’t concern at all.—
Kathy and Ross Petrass,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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In fact, worrying about losing a job can take a similar toll on well-being as the worst-case scenario of actually losing a job.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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He currently is listed as power of attorney for health and finances on her trust but that needs to stop.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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As a result of this pressure, the piece notes that Kennedy’s threat led more than 30 hospitals and health systems to terminate or limit gender-affirming services for minors, demonstrating concrete harm even absent formal legal changes.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Apple TV‘s Pluribus is described as a genre-bending original in which the most miserable person on Earth must save the world from happiness.—
Scott Huver,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2026
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Over the course of his expansive career, the Oscar-winning actor has filled his years with all sorts of twists and turns that have led him to cinematic success and happiness at home with wife Susan and their family.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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It’s found naturally in grains like wheat and barley and is also commonly added to other breads and many baked goods.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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This year, why not step out of the industrial box and aim for greener, brighter goods.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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Trying to determine the exact value of G is exciting for its own sake.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
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Downstairs, the chic bar offers a moodier setting for cocktails, sake, and a late-night linger.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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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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Kerr’s success is as rare as his candor.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Braves enjoyed a renaissance under Snitker’s leadership, ushering in a line of acclaimed prospects and shrewd acquisitions that created the second-best era of sustained success in Atlanta history.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Welfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welfare. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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