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
Proper nutrition significantly affects our overall well-being, protecting against cardiovascular disease, keeping blood cholesterol levels stable, and promoting longevity.
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Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 12 June 2025
This instability trickles down, impacting school attendance, academic performance and the overall well-being of children already struggling to find solid ground.
—Afira Arrastia Devries, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
In the end, Jeff sells out his values for his own survival and well-being.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 31 May 2025
Bigger incomes and more assets were also positively correlated with higher levels of well-being, but having at least $2,000 saved for a rainy day delivered the largest boost.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 30 May 2025
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Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 12 June 2025
This instability trickles down, impacting school attendance, academic performance and the overall well-being of children already struggling to find solid ground.
—Afira Arrastia Devries, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
In the end, Jeff sells out his values for his own survival and well-being.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 31 May 2025
Bigger incomes and more assets were also positively correlated with higher levels of well-being, but having at least $2,000 saved for a rainy day delivered the largest boost.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for well-being
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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Over time, this failure has become a collective one: the failure of most Danes to acknowledge and take an interest in the lives of Greenlanders — who remain, after all, their fellow citizens.—
Morten Høi Jensen,
The Dial,
19 June 2025
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The central bank's next interest rate decision is scheduled for September.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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High nitrate levels in the water supply can have adverse health impacts on humans.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 June 2025
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While this term isn’t an official medical diagnosis, dermatologists use it to describe breakouts that sync up with hormonal fluctuations caused by a person’s menstrual cycle, heavy stress (thanks, cortisol), or a chronic health condition.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
16 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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Her comfortable lifestyle slowly begins to crumble when her husband leaves her for a younger woman and she is forced to find a way to stay financially afloat, largely for the sake of her young children.—
Jeff Conway,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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The Dolphins, who opened their three-day minicamp Tuesday, need Ingold to stay healthy this year for the sake of their running game, which ranked 21st in the league at 105.6 yards per game last season.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2025
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The film industry is not post-movie stars, and big-name actors still influence audiences’ viewing habits and films’ financial success.—
Clement Obropta,
IndieWire,
16 June 2025
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Lean in during hard times to see long-term success.—
Parna Sarkar-Basu,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-being. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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