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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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
Along with wind, rain and lightning, the weather may bring about unexpected health problems.
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Devika Rao, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
In guidance sent to state and local health departments on April 27, federal health officials urged public health agencies across the United States to remain vigilant and prepared for more measles cases in the upcoming months.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
And while economic mobility research often focuses on factors like family income, schools, neighborhoods and access to opportunity, Jin argues that childhood health, particularly obesity, is another force shaping who gets ahead and who doesn’t.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The MomTok member's health updates come amid the news that the fifth season of Mormon Wives recently resumed production.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
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Devika Rao, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
In guidance sent to state and local health departments on April 27, federal health officials urged public health agencies across the United States to remain vigilant and prepared for more measles cases in the upcoming months.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
And while economic mobility research often focuses on factors like family income, schools, neighborhoods and access to opportunity, Jin argues that childhood health, particularly obesity, is another force shaping who gets ahead and who doesn’t.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The MomTok member's health updates come amid the news that the fifth season of Mormon Wives recently resumed production.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for health
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The ship is also equipped with a small fitness room with a view, two outdoor hot tubs, and a sauna.—
Karen Gardiner,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Just inside, the 1,500-square-foot fitness studio makes the most of the same vantage point, with floor-to-ceiling windows, Peloton bikes, rowers, and space for yoga.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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But through it all, Hall discovered football, and his condition wasn't going to keep him from the game that would define his life.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Gold prices are driven by inflation expectations, central bank policy, global economic conditions and investor demand.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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But wellness is expensive — and self-care shouldn’t break the bank.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Alongside these offerings, the practice incorporates alternative wellness options, recognizing that mental health often intersects with broader aspects of daily life.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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While these tools remain limited, they have been explored deeply over the past few decades — not just for the sake of ultrafinitism, but because sorting out the shape of things is important for developing a finite physics.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Keys sink into tunes by RL Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, and Jessie Mae Hemphill, with second guitarist Kenny Brown and multi-instrumentalist Jimbo Mathus adding depth and shape.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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Unfortunately, Americans have proved themselves to be suckers for packaging that conveys a food’s healthiness, Bragg said.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
23 Aug. 2025
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While the Sky are looking to rebound from a 10-34 season, the Dream went 30-14 last season and Reese’s growing offensive game, along with her strength on the boards, only adds to their championship hopes.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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And without Wagner, the Magic were missing too much of that collective strength.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Instead, examinations should prioritize risks that threaten bank safety and soundness.—
Katanga Johnson,
Bloomberg,
23 Feb. 2026
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Look for structural soundness over cosmetic looks when thrifting furniture.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
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The growing apathy toward big-screen entertainment was also owed to the patina of all-American wholesomeness that studios imposed on their stables of stars, and the nothing-to-see-here style of movie journalism was wearing thin.—
Joshua John Miller,
Vanity Fair,
9 Apr. 2026
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A day with the Buttigieges is a never-ending succession of wholesomeness.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Health.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/health. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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