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
Additionally, healthcare professionals may need to pay particular attention to the psychological well-being of patients managing chronic inflammatory diseases.
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New Atlas, 24 June 2025
But Tomlin and her husband felt that the move was necessary for her well-being.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 24 June 2025
Environmental organizations and immigration advocates have expressed concerns about multiple aspects of the project, from the potential consequences on the fragile Everglades ecosystem to the well-being of the people who will be detained there, especially in the hot summer months.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 24 June 2025
In addition to being an outstanding source of quality protein, vitamins, and minerals, eggs contain choline, an essential nutrient that plays a vital role in brain health and helps to reduce stress and anxiety by improving emotional well-being.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 23 June 2025
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New Atlas, 24 June 2025
But Tomlin and her husband felt that the move was necessary for her well-being.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 24 June 2025
Environmental organizations and immigration advocates have expressed concerns about multiple aspects of the project, from the potential consequences on the fragile Everglades ecosystem to the well-being of the people who will be detained there, especially in the hot summer months.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 24 June 2025
In addition to being an outstanding source of quality protein, vitamins, and minerals, eggs contain choline, an essential nutrient that plays a vital role in brain health and helps to reduce stress and anxiety by improving emotional well-being.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-being
Noun
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Authorities plan to continue welfare checks and damage assessments throughout the affected region, while utility teams work to restore power.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Sarah Elizabeth Ward’s body was found at 1 p.m. during a welfare check in the 4400 block of Golf Acres Drive, according to a CMPD press release Thursday.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 June 2025
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Adjusted earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortization hit 1.8 million pounds, up from 200,000 pounds the year prior.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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While the extent to which sustainable finishing technologies are integrated into their operations varies, all share a common interest in exploring the latest innovations available.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
1 July 2025
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The British Royal family health issues have been a major discussion point for what feels like the last year or so.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
28 June 2025
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The startup, now known as Hims & Hers Health Inc., then expanded into women’s health, went public in 2021 and grew its workforce to more than 1,600 workers.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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But for one white horse, true happiness looks a little different—flat on its side, sound asleep, and snoring without a care in the world.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Foster your relationships: Though not a direct method of training stamina, your social network plays a big role in emotional well-being and overall happiness.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
19 June 2025
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The bigger-picture stuff is ignored for the sake of telling a smallish love story.—
Rich Juzwiak,
Time,
24 June 2025
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The elder Xi endured extraordinary suffering for the sake of the cause, at the hands of both Nationalist foes and the Communists themselves.—
JOSEPH TORIGIAN,
Foreign Affairs,
23 June 2025
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The Pac-12 wasn’t a very good basketball league in the final years of its previous existence, realignment didn’t spark newfound success and, for that reason, the sport is worse off along the West Coast.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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During its nearly 25 years in operation, the rocket has experienced only a single launch failure, giving the vehicle a 98% success rate.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-being. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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