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
No matter your age or stage in life, having a community and socializing are essential for well-being.
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Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 5 Jan. 2026
The core issue is equitable access to family history and its psychological well-being benefits.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Below, design pros highlight a growing interest in smarter storage, softer finishes with warmer tones, and features that support everyday comfort and well-being.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
The sheriff's office says they were called to check on someone's well-being.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
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Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 5 Jan. 2026
The core issue is equitable access to family history and its psychological well-being benefits.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Below, design pros highlight a growing interest in smarter storage, softer finishes with warmer tones, and features that support everyday comfort and well-being.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
The sheriff's office says they were called to check on someone's well-being.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for well-being
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-being
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In 2019, police responded once for a welfare check and again for a mental health call for a male.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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In 2019, officers went to the home twice while their son Nick was living there — once for a call coded as a welfare check and once for a call classified as mental health–related.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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That critique of American foreign policy – that US high-mindedness and democratic idealism conceal naked corporate interests – persisted through the Cold War and into the 21st Century.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Health care, housing, and education would be built to be affordable, driven by real results from the bottom up--not by party interests trickling down.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Three Dallas restaurants failed inspection and rodents and roaches were found at others, according to the city’s latest health inspection report.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Executive Director Jessica Altman and Congresswoman Doris Matsui, D-Sacramento, used Friday’s event to highlight the importance of affordable health coverage.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The author of the international bestseller Butter, which only made it to English in 2024, is back with an up-to date novel about parasocial relationships, social media, the human hunt for happiness, and yes, of course, obsession.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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The singer, actress and model shared an emotional message with fans this week, pushing back on the idea that getting clean automatically brings peace or lasting happiness.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement For the sake of justice, regional peace, and human dignity.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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When people see concrete evidence that leadership is investing in their capability–and not just deploying technology for its own sake–they’ll shift from feeling threatened to feeling empowered.—
Feon Ang,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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My highest priority, now and always, is the well-being and success of our students, teachers, and the staff who support them.—
Ashley Paul,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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This comes roughly a year after the success of Weaver’s unit during the 2025 season led to interviews with the New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears for their head coach openings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-being. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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