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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On June 6, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home in Largo after someone called and asked for a welfare check for an employee who didn’t show up to work, according to a news release.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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Which in turn can inform conservation and the welfare of animals in captivity.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
7 June 2025
Noun
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The 30-year-old musician has notably shared her distaste for Noth’s character, Mr. Big, Carrie Bradshaw’s on-and-off again love interest through the series and films.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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If interest rates do indeed go down later in mid-June after the next FOMC meeting, the cost of capital should decline for many companies that are paying back variable rate small business loans.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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While the focus is on leather goods and each entry must include a handbag, designers are invited to flesh out their capsules with garments and other items such as bag charms.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
13 June 2025
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Ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Vuitton had launched a licensed collection of upscale leather goods in the flag colors of the participating nations.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Joe has feelings for Georgia but swallows them for her happiness.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Rather than unmitigated communion, which describes putting others first while sacrificing your happiness and well-being, other-centeredness is based on the philosophical idea that everyone’s needs are equally valuable and that interpersonal connections matter deeply.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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At a memory cafe, having fun together and being social supports the well-being of participants.—
Lydia McFarlane,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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Proper nutrition significantly affects our overall well-being, protecting against cardiovascular disease, keeping blood cholesterol levels stable, and promoting longevity.—
Irene Coltrinari,
Vogue,
12 June 2025
Noun
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New research suggests just one cup of beans daily could lower heart health markers or inflammation in people with prediabetes.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
5 June 2025
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The total could be much more: A special message sent to lawmakers outlines as much as $900 million in rescissions to global health.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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While the results of his appointment are yet to be assessed, his track record for breaking acts on platforms like TikTok at his record label 10K Projects — where his successes included Ice Spice and the controversial 6ix9ine — preceded him.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2025
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The growth is clear through the restaurant’s phenomenal success.—
Kizzy Cox,
Essence,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Her comfortable lifestyle slowly begins to crumble when her husband leaves her for a younger woman and she is forced to find a way to stay financially afloat, largely for the sake of her young children.—
Jeff Conway,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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The Dolphins, who opened their three-day minicamp Tuesday, need Ingold to stay healthy this year for the sake of their running game, which ranked 21st in the league at 105.6 yards per game last season.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2025
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“Weal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weal. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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