as in welfare
the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success
the belief that somehow it is the nation's president who is responsible for the weal or woe of the people
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Recent Examples of weal
Of course, the value (and advisability) of such a potent check depends on the quality of the state actors involved, and in the United States, agency officials are highly trained, relatively diverse, and demonstrably devoted to the public weal.
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Jon D. Michaels, Foreign Affairs, 15 Aug. 2017
When economic distress reaches a certain point, the individual citizen no longer uses his political power to serve the public weal, but only to help himself.
—Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2011
Some people develop pin-sized, raised bumps (weals) when sweating—this condition is called cholinergic urticaria.
—Jennifer Sabour, Health, 10 May 2024
Today’s Rwanda is based on the deceptively simple premise that common work makes common weal.
—Jonathan M. Hansen, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024
These and scores of other crimes against the public weal are carelessly grouped under this or that vague heading—libertarian prerogative, consumer sovereignty, anti-wokism, what have you—and enshrined as yet another instance of the way things have to be.
—Chris Lehmann, The New Republic, 30 Sep. 2021
Evince an old-fashioned interest in the public weal?
—Peggy Noonan, WSJ, 1 Dec. 2022
Jon D. Michaels, Foreign Affairs, 15 Aug. 2017
When economic distress reaches a certain point, the individual citizen no longer uses his political power to serve the public weal, but only to help himself.
—Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2011
Some people develop pin-sized, raised bumps (weals) when sweating—this condition is called cholinergic urticaria.
—Jennifer Sabour, Health, 10 May 2024
Today’s Rwanda is based on the deceptively simple premise that common work makes common weal.
—Jonathan M. Hansen, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024
These and scores of other crimes against the public weal are carelessly grouped under this or that vague heading—libertarian prerogative, consumer sovereignty, anti-wokism, what have you—and enshrined as yet another instance of the way things have to be.
—Chris Lehmann, The New Republic, 30 Sep. 2021
Evince an old-fashioned interest in the public weal?
—Peggy Noonan, WSJ, 1 Dec. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weal
Noun
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Sometimes getting cut off welfare, not being able to eat.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Both organizations emphasized improvements made to welfare systems and reporting procedures since 2016, when Endemol merged with Shine, and again in 2020 when Banijay acquired Endemol Shine.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 July 2025
Noun
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High interest rates and record home prices are key contributors to this affordability crisis.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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That does not mean everyone with an interest in Planet Arsenal feels the same.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Trump has already attempted to pressure Brazil's officials to help Bolsonaro by announcing a 50% tariff on goods from the country from August 1 in a letter that began by criticizing Bolsonaro's trial before Brazil's Supreme Court on accusations of attempting to overturn the last election.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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The market took a little bit of a spill — though nothing too significant — after the Financial Times reported that President Donald Trump is now seeking a minimum tariff of 15% to 20% on all goods imported to the U.S. from the European Union.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Notions of propriety get in the way of happiness, insinuations overpower truth, gossip becomes currency—a game of social snakes and ladders is afoot at all times.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
24 July 2025
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This belief pushes them to go out of their way to ensure their partner’s happiness.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Dependable, uninterrupted and effective foreign aid is critical to the well-being of millions of children.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Gale reminds her readers that even in their seemingly idyllic small towns, the drive for profit often runs counter to the public well-being.—
Deborah Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The polyphenols serve as food for the microbes, which break them down to produce byproducts that benefit your gut health.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
22 July 2025
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Anxiety didn’t just coexist with poor sleep, but mediated the relationship between religious belief and sleep health completely.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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But considering the success of Wisconsin's wild turkey management program, don't expect the next edition to have any huge surprises.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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Your goal is to ensure that your event isn’t seen as an optional networking opportunity, but as essential to an organization’s success.—
Shawn Pierce,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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That’s a worthy bit of attention for the sake of humanity.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The days when agencies would just sue them for the sake of making their lives miserable are over.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
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“Weal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weal. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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