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
In December 2023, McEntire shared with PEOPLE that her joy comes in part from her kids and their well-being.
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Rachel McRady, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
This program is led by a pharmacist and health and wellness coach who will provide information for enhancing physical, mental and social well-being for every stage of life.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
This law underscores our shared commitment to protecting all who serve justice and ensuring the well-being of Florida’s families.
—Chris Rumbold, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2025
Companies that switched to a 4 day workweek, with no reduction in pay, saw major improvements in their workers’ well-being, according to a new study published in Nature Human Behaviour earlier this month.
—Nick Sibilla, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Rachel McRady, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
This program is led by a pharmacist and health and wellness coach who will provide information for enhancing physical, mental and social well-being for every stage of life.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
This law underscores our shared commitment to protecting all who serve justice and ensuring the well-being of Florida’s families.
—Chris Rumbold, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2025
Companies that switched to a 4 day workweek, with no reduction in pay, saw major improvements in their workers’ well-being, according to a new study published in Nature Human Behaviour earlier this month.
—Nick Sibilla, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-being
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Officers responding just after 10 a.m. on Aug. 4 to the 600 block of Greenway Street for a welfare check found 33-year-old Karon Clay and her 3-year-old son Karter Clay dead inside a house listed as their residence in court records.—
Matthew Cupelli,
IndyStar,
7 Aug. 2025
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The first call came on Monday when an out-of-state family member called Putnam County deputies to ask for a welfare check on a teenager in Palatka, Florida, the agency said.—
Elizabeth Pritchett,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Federal forecasters warned those with interests in the Outer Banks of North Carolina and Bermuda to monitor the storm as those areas could soon face winds associated with Erin's outer rainbands.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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An annual meeting in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, of top central bankers later this week will be watched closely for hints about possible interest rate cuts from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.—
Matt Ott,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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An extreme diet and exercise regimen is associated with significant health risks, Pearl said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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Outside health experts were immediately concerned by the move.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
15 Aug. 2025
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Research shows that the act of mindfully enjoying an experience amplifies our happiness.—
Sarah Groen,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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On July 4, 1776, 56 signatories to the Declaration of Independence signed their death warrants to secure unalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness through, among other things, government by the consent of the governed.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
31 July 2025
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However, while many companies have taken to monitoring employee behavior for the sake of RTO rules, others are using the remote work culture fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic as leverage for recruiting and keeping employees.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
8 Aug. 2025
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Putin has been willing to take a lot of pain, including a warrant for his arrest issued by the International Criminal Court, as well as place Russia’s entire geopolitical position in jeopardy, for the sake of the war.—
Daniel DePetris,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Striking that balance is key to success, and CBP is always looking for more efficient ways to make that happen, Hardin says.—
Adam Stone,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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The ability to constantly adapt, without losing sight of the core problem being solved, is what separates success from failure.—
Joseph Nathan,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-being. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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