WELFARES Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

welfare

noun

ˈwel-ˌfer

Definition of welfare

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 As for interrupting the flow of play, Arena says the three-minute hydration breaks FIFA has introduced each half — ostensibly for player welfare, but in practice to give the TV networks additional commercial breaks — have been more disruptive. — Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026 The combination of rising demand, tighter schedules and growing sensitivity to pet welfare is pushing more people toward mobile options. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 Cynteria’s killing — and the girl’s history of abuse — changed how child-welfare workers track runaway children. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026 Now two child-welfare groups had obtained a court order to remove Michael and Robby from the Meeropols’ home, on the grounds that living with former Communist Party members was not in the boys’ best interest. — Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for welfare

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Noun

And there’s evidence soccer interest is really starting to take hold in the United States.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
The British rock band Yard Act has never had much interest in offering easy answers.

— Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026

Definition of interest

Noun

New parents should expect to answer several questions from their providers to get a sense of their mental well-being.

— Isabel Lopez, Parents, 14 July 2026
Supportive family relationships, good mental well-being, access to quality health care and strong social connections also help extend healthspan.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

Definition of well-being

Noun

If happiness is the best team, then maybe there are better choices.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026
This learned hopefulness is because in romance novels, goals are readily attainable, multiple pathways to happiness can exist and perseverance is worthwhile.

— Katelyn Frey, The Conversation, 10 July 2026

Definition of happiness

Noun

China’s energy resilience and its ability to quickly and cheaply produce goods for other nations have helped buffer some of the economic impact from the war in Iran.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Though the country’s exports have been churning along at an extraordinary pace — China shipped a record $412 billion of goods last month — domestic consumption has sagged, leading some analysts to warn of a potential deflationary spiral.

— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of good

Noun

Sushi Confidential offered discounts on sake bomb drinks, 20Twenty gave out free truffle popcorn with the purchase of two glasses of wine — the perfect accessory — and Goosetown Lounge had a special karaoke session during the romp.

— Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
However, for the sake of context, Pophouse paid upward of $300 million for a similar deal with Kiss, although the percentage was unclear.

— Jem Aswad, Variety, 14 July 2026

Definition of sake

Noun

But as Telemundo’s Andres Cantor notes, there is little reason to believe Messi’s aversion is anything other than a genuine personality quirk, and one that likely blunts his own total earnings and weal.

— Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 12 May 2026
Today’s Rwanda is based on the deceptively simple premise that common work makes common weal.

— Jonathan M. Hansen, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024

Definition of weal

Noun

The president of the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership (ANDP) said the law is an important step forward, but its long-term success will depend on cooperation between federal, state and local leaders.

— Nakell Williams, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Atlanta’s formula for success included 16 second-chance points, 21 points off turnovers and 35 rebounds.

— Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of success

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