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 Rocky Hill, undeveloped parcels such as Dividend Pond and parts of the Great Meadows offer not only critical habitats but recreational opportunities that promote well-being and community connection.
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John Emmanuel, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
Disasters destabilize emotional well-being, leaving distress, prolonged recovery and long-term impacts in their wake long after the event is over.
—Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, The Conversation, 13 July 2025
Per the pro, those who physically need more space benefit the most from an upgrade, as factors like lie-flat seats, extra legroom, and better sleep quality can significantly impact one’s overall comfort and well-being.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
Always consult your primary care physician or a licensed and accredited medical professional before using any third-party pharmaceutical or medical platform that could impact your health or well-being.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 12 July 2025
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John Emmanuel, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
Disasters destabilize emotional well-being, leaving distress, prolonged recovery and long-term impacts in their wake long after the event is over.
—Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, The Conversation, 13 July 2025
Per the pro, those who physically need more space benefit the most from an upgrade, as factors like lie-flat seats, extra legroom, and better sleep quality can significantly impact one’s overall comfort and well-being.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
Always consult your primary care physician or a licensed and accredited medical professional before using any third-party pharmaceutical or medical platform that could impact your health or well-being.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-being
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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The agency offered to pay $50,000 and loan the remaining $950,000 at a 0% interest rate, with repayment stretched out over 30 years.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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This would lead to an increase in long-term interest rates, causing government borrowing costs to rise rather than fall.—
,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
Noun
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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
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While a formal cause of death has not been announced, Osbourne dealt with numerous health issues in the final years of his life.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
22 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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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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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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The track, which arrived in May to immediate streaming and sales success, jumps from No. 3 to crown the list dated July 26.—
Trevor Anderson,
Billboard,
22 July 2025
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-being. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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