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
People around the world are actively building tools that are improving their lives and the well-being of their communities.
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Neil Chilson, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Consider keeping a journal for about a month to track your overall well-being, changes in symptoms, and any side effects.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
In the weeks and months leading up to Epstein’s arrest on July 6, 2019, the team brainstormed public relations strategies, gave Epstein media training, checked in on his well-being and offered him words of support.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Andrew’s emotional and overall well-being was of great importance to her.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
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Neil Chilson, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Consider keeping a journal for about a month to track your overall well-being, changes in symptoms, and any side effects.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
In the weeks and months leading up to Epstein’s arrest on July 6, 2019, the team brainstormed public relations strategies, gave Epstein media training, checked in on his well-being and offered him words of support.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Andrew’s emotional and overall well-being was of great importance to her.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for well-being
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-being
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Fort Worth police officers responded to the victim’s apartment in the 7300 block of Harris Parkway shortly before noon on Wednesday to perform a welfare check, but initially couldn’t get inside to find the woman they’d been called to check on, police said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Ponzer, her father, had called authorities in Alaska that year for a welfare check because his daughter was there with Gingles and the two had an argument.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Army’s evaluation of the TRV-150 signals growing interest in shifting more logistical tasks to autonomous systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Tamony also noted an increasing interest in climbing roses and roses in containers, as well as plenty of interest in pinks as a single-color accent to the green foliage.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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Ige said Chicago has been working hard to reverse that trend, reiterating messages to the community that patients’ personal health information will not be shared.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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According to experts, house burping can bring benefits to your health, comfort, and indoor hygiene.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 Feb. 2026
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This boy will bring so much love and happiness to your home.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
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After Tuesday’s Mega Millions, Fantasy 5, Jackpot Triple Play and Cash4Life drawings, there was happiness in Hialeah and suburban Broward County.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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The restaurant also offers a strong selection of sakes that pair well with the menu.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The goal isn’t automation for its own sake, but continuity—helping families stay oriented even when routines shift.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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At a program unaccustomed to recent success, which has two winning seasons in its 20 years as a Division I program, second-year Coach John Shulman has the Bears aiming higher that regular-season accolades.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Kuaishou's success with its Kling models has been a key factor behind its more than 50% share price rise over the last year.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-being. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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