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
Pediatricians, schools, and mental health providers should routinely check in on siblings’ well-being and screen for anxiety, depression, and trauma exposure.
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Debra Manetta, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026
With their songs, colors, and variety, birds enrich our lives… and recent studies show that their immediate presence actually increases our well-being and happiness and can even prolong our lives!
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
The State of Indiana has been placing monopoly profits over the financial well-being of consumers for far too long.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Liver health and hydration are vital for overall health and well-being.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026
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Debra Manetta, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026
With their songs, colors, and variety, birds enrich our lives… and recent studies show that their immediate presence actually increases our well-being and happiness and can even prolong our lives!
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
The State of Indiana has been placing monopoly profits over the financial well-being of consumers for far too long.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Liver health and hydration are vital for overall health and well-being.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for well-being
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-being
Noun
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During the welfare check, an apartment maintenance worker noted that the lock on the back door of Sanchez’s apartment had been changed, and the deadbolt on the front door was also locked.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Feb. 2026
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And while most vets prefer not to perform the surgery for animal welfare reasons, some routinely offer declawing of kittens to prevent destructive scratching behavior.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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The move came days after Gail Slater, the Justice Department’s antitrust chief, was bounced from her job, reportedly after becoming a thorn in the side of some business interests.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The bill would prevent companies with more than 50 single-family homes for rent from taking deductions for housing value depreciation and mortgage interest payments.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Residents reportedly lived in deplorable conditions at the since-shuttered recovery site, an unlicensed behavioral health center called the Thomas Suites Campus of Care, where there were reports of rampant drug dealing and no running water.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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The entire line is rooted in Korean scalp rituals, targeting exfoliation, nourishment, and scalp health.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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On the sleeper berth with tears in her eyes—tears, though, of happiness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
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Much to the happiness of their mutually beloved John, the two eventually clear the air between them and strike up a friendship.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
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The restaurant also offers a full bar, with wine, sake and cocktails like the Tokyo Breeze (gin, lime juice, elderflower liqueur, cucumber and mint) and the Lychee Kiss (vodka, lychee, elderflower liquor and lemon).—
Connie Ogle
Updated February 27,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Ultimately, Franco jettisons his characters for the sake of unearned plot twists that leave the viewer feeling only icky.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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There have been individual successes on the pitch (such as Cole Palmer, Moises Caicedo and the wonderfully gifted Estevao) and players who have been sold on for a tidy profit (such as Djordje Petrovic, Renato Veiga and Noni Madueke).—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Talent is a leading indicator of success in an organization, and the talent that’s choosing to go to MLS is getting better and better.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-being. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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