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
Tanya Lewis is senior desk editor for health and medicine at Scientific American.
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Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 12 Mar. 2026
Sleep is one of many lifestyle factors, such as diet and exercise, that can impact your heart health.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2026
General Hospital star Kate Mansi is opening up about a harrowing health scare — and how her stepfather came to the rescue.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
Boca Helping Hands, for example, takes in dishes prepared by restaurants and caterers, as long as they are inspected regularly by a local health department, according to the agency’s website.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
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Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 12 Mar. 2026
Sleep is one of many lifestyle factors, such as diet and exercise, that can impact your heart health.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2026
General Hospital star Kate Mansi is opening up about a harrowing health scare — and how her stepfather came to the rescue.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
Boca Helping Hands, for example, takes in dishes prepared by restaurants and caterers, as long as they are inspected regularly by a local health department, according to the agency’s website.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for health
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Wodapalooza has attracted thousands of visitors and is part of the city’s plan this year to rebrand Miami Beach in March as a fitness destination rather than a party hotspot.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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The spa itself sprawls 64,000 square feet and has a cluster of treatment pavilions, fitness centers, and outdoor pools where hydrotherapy sessions are performed (my partner turned to jelly after a particularly effective water shiatsu session).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Protest organizers say the action is not only about Noma, but about the broader restaurant industry as a whole and the conditions and personalities that have come to shape it.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
12 Mar. 2026
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The results showed that women eventually diagnosed with either of these two conditions — 849 with mild cognitive impairment and 752 with dementia — had larger amounts of p-tau217 in their initial blood sample way back in the mid-to-late 1990s.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The property also hosts a variety of wellness and well-being classes, from sound healing and meditation to yoga, breathwork, and cacao ceremonies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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After nearly two decades of development, the feminist installation will host art, education and wellness programming at a site once home to Gwen’s Ice Cream, a neighborhood gem.—
Jane Horowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The effect was as if the players were inside a cloud of ever-moving lights, shapes and colors.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
12 Mar. 2026
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In fact, topography made this impossible, and Costa had to curve one of the axes, resulting in the airplane shape that made his project famous.—
Sophia La Banca,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Mar. 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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Finally, the defanging of the Iranian menace would also significantly augment the collective strength and abilities of the West with respect to China, which relies heavily on Iranian oil.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Before starting a new exercise program, Culbertson advised seeing a doctor or a physical therapist to make sure there’s nothing neurological causing your loss of grip strength.—
Danielle Zickl,
Health,
12 Mar. 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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A day with the Buttigieges is a never-ending succession of wholesomeness.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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Dees was the epitome of wholesomeness.—
Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Health.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/health. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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