as in welfare
the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success
we're only doing this for your own well-being
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Recent Examples of well-being
The report said this is due to many factors that differ between continents, but concluded that heavy social media use in some countries is an important contributing factor to the decline in youth well-being.
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Kostya Manenkov, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
In recent years, a college education has become one of the most reliable indicators of both economic well-being and voting behavior.
—Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
Getting help is critical to protect your health and your family’s well-being.
—Kelly Hultgren, Parents, 12 Feb. 2026
The trial in Los Angeles will be the first in a slew of cases beginning this year that seek to hold social media companies responsible for harming children's mental well-being.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 12 Feb. 2026
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Kostya Manenkov, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
In recent years, a college education has become one of the most reliable indicators of both economic well-being and voting behavior.
—Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
Getting help is critical to protect your health and your family’s well-being.
—Kelly Hultgren, Parents, 12 Feb. 2026
The trial in Los Angeles will be the first in a slew of cases beginning this year that seek to hold social media companies responsible for harming children's mental well-being.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 12 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for well-being
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-being
Noun
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Kendra Duggar is facing four counts each of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and second-degree false imprisonment, according to the Tontitow Police Department in Arkansas.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2026
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An arrest warrant for Kendra Duggar, 27, was issued Friday on four counts each of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and second-degree false imprisonment, the Tontitown, Arkansas, police department said in an update on the case involving her husband.—
Janat Batra,
NBC news,
21 Mar. 2026
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French senior officials, speaking anonymously on the ongoing talks, said the Netherlands, Italy and Greece had shown interest and that Spain might be involved in some way.—
SAM McNEIL,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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This is true in terms of ensuring the best experiences for the client profile and interests prior to travel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Donors must be at least 17 years old in most states (or 16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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The outpatient clinic opened in 2020 and offers services including primary care, as well as specialty health services such as laboratory work, telehealth, and mental health care, according to its website.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Researchers from a coalition of West Coast universities were curious how 100 human participants would respond to the age-old question, but not because of their own pursuit of happiness.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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In general, researchers noticed a negative correlation between social media use and happiness, especially among young people.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Twice-daily Capella Moments are mostly age-inclusive—even the sake tasting can be adapted with non-alcoholic beverage sips.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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For the sake of their son, Tackett stuck by Gomez — if not as a partner, then at least as a co-parent and friend.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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Picking up the slack The Horned Frogs had success against Boozer in the first half.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2026
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In hindsight, the transformation was a success.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-being. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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