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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
Potential cuts to Medicaid and welfare programs like SNAP would require the state to make spending adjustments.
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Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 9 July 2025
That was typical of Karen, who was generous, always thinking of others’ welfare ahead of her own.
—Roberto Loiederman, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2025
The dad was charged with violating his probation, parental kidnapping, endangering the welfare of a child and unlawful possession of a firearm, according to the news release.
—Kate Linderman
july 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
This time around, opponents include immigration advocates who are worried about a lack of oversight at the facility, as well as the welfare of detainees being held in tents in Florida's notorious summer humidity and what forecasters predict will be another above-average hurricane season.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 1 July 2025
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Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 9 July 2025
That was typical of Karen, who was generous, always thinking of others’ welfare ahead of her own.
—Roberto Loiederman, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2025
The dad was charged with violating his probation, parental kidnapping, endangering the welfare of a child and unlawful possession of a firearm, according to the news release.
—Kate Linderman
july 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
This time around, opponents include immigration advocates who are worried about a lack of oversight at the facility, as well as the welfare of detainees being held in tents in Florida's notorious summer humidity and what forecasters predict will be another above-average hurricane season.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welfare
Noun
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The proposal reportedly attracted interest in Caracas but clashed with Rubio’s diplomatic approach, spurring confusion among officials in both countries.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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Levy pointed out that such a new legal status could be used to provide disclosures to others about the parameters of the AI agent’s behavior: A digital employee might be required to act in the best interests of the corporation, to choose an obvious example.—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Dependable, uninterrupted and effective foreign aid is critical to the well-being of millions of children.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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In Rocky Hill, undeveloped parcels such as Dividend Pond and parts of the Great Meadows offer not only critical habitats but recreational opportunities that promote well-being and community connection.—
John Emmanuel,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
Noun
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There are plenty of reasons to pick up gardening as a hobby, from connecting with nature and soaking up vitamin D to reducing stress and improving cardiovascular health (weeding is no joke).—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
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Due to his health issues, Stevens' performances at the CabaRay Showroom were canceled through July.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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Some of the most popular personal definitions of wealth include happiness, physical health, mental health, quality of relationships, accomplishments, amount of free time, and material possessions.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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The Russian word for happiness—schastye—is etymologically different from the Western notion.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Trump has already attempted to pressure Brazil's officials to help Bolsonaro by announcing a 50% tariff on goods from the country from August 1 in a letter that began by criticizing Bolsonaro's trial before Brazil's Supreme Court on accusations of attempting to overturn the last election.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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As its popularity waned, much of it vanished for good.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
Noun
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That’s a worthy bit of attention for the sake of humanity.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The days when agencies would just sue them for the sake of making their lives miserable are over.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Of course, the value (and advisability) of such a potent check depends on the quality of the state actors involved, and in the United States, agency officials are highly trained, relatively diverse, and demonstrably devoted to the public weal.—
Jon D. Michaels,
Foreign Affairs,
15 Aug. 2017
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When economic distress reaches a certain point, the individual citizen no longer uses his political power to serve the public weal, but only to help himself.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Dec. 2011
Noun
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After finding success as a UFC fighter and actor, Randy Couture has been pursuing a new interest: auto racing.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
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Even with the other guys' admonitions not to, under any circumstances, be themselves, Dee and Charlie's improbable success in charming these scions of the Philly upper crust had the guys — and us — both baffled and anxiously awaiting an ugly twist.—
Dennis Perkins,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
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“Welfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welfare. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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