1
as in fitness
the condition of being sound in body
Sam gradually regained his health after a long bout with cholera
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2
as in condition
a state of being or fitness
a country in good economic health now that the recession is past
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Recent Examples of health
Like all the great comic actors, Sheryl Lee Ralph will do just about anything for a laugh… even at the expense of her health.
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 4 June 2025
Over the past decade, science has dramatically improved our understanding of brain health and how to extend it.
—Louise Jacobsen Fisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025
At the time, some employees were told their health benefits would end after a 31-day grace period.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 4 June 2025
And not just for personal health, but for workforce health, talent retention, and organizational resilience.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 4 June 2025
Over the past decade, science has dramatically improved our understanding of brain health and how to extend it.
—Louise Jacobsen Fisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025
At the time, some employees were told their health benefits would end after a 31-day grace period.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 4 June 2025
And not just for personal health, but for workforce health, talent retention, and organizational resilience.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for health
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This trending workout burns fat without intense exercise, according to fitness experts.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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Korean defender Kim, in particular, struggled with fitness issues that directly impacted his form.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The industry continued to grow until 2020, when a combination of weather and economic conditions dealt setbacks to farmers and processors alike.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Noem said in a May statement that safety and economic conditions had improved in the country enough to warrant the program termination, which could lead to the deportation of thousands of Afghans residing in the U.S. upon its July 14 end date.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Read more: Prevention & Treatment Supplements 9 Sources By Trang Tran, PharmD Tran is a Doctor of Pharmacy and an integrative health and wellness freelance writer based in Oregon.—
Trang Tran,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
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Burgess: What makes Hotel Sages Signature Retreats unique compared to other wellness retreats?—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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By factoring in island shape, reef type and location, scientists and policymakers can make smarter, more effective decisions.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The Buckeyes are in good shape for the foreseeable future with former five-stars Julian Sayin and Tavien St. Clair both on the roster, but most programs like to take a quarterback every year.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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On the services side, leisure and hospitality (38,000) and financial activities (20,000) provided some signs of strength.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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Rather than demanding Arab and Muslim partners choose sides, Trump understands that a prosperous Gulf can engage from strength.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
semafor.com,
4 June 2025
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The balance, the agility and the way the V8 behaves ...—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
1 June 2025
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The combine is their final opportunity to display their speed, power, strength, agility, willpower and professionalism to prospective employers before the 2025 NHL Draft.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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That offensive stance has stood firm even as the stock market continues to be whipsawed by President Donald Trump’s tariff policies that change on a dime, while worries deepen about the vigor of the economy.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Micro-breaks, even as short as a few minutes, significantly boost vigor and reduce fatigue, though longer breaks have a greater positive impact on performance.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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“Health.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/health. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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