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as in fine
in a satisfactory way
our current system for dividing household chores works well, so let's keep it
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2
as in generously
in a generous manner
a warm and gracious host who always treats guests well
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as in masterfully
in a skillful or expert manner
she plays the piano very well
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as in kindly
with good reason or courtesy
we cannot well get out of going to your cousin's wedding
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as in nicely
in a pleasing way
the day went well, despite the rough beginning
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as in perfectly
to a full extent or degree
we are well aware that this home renovation is going to be costly
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as in smoothly
without difficulty
he can well afford to spare the time
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as in source
a point or place at which something is invented or provided
his quirkily dysfunctional family proved to be a bottomless well of inspiration for the novelist
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as in healthy
enjoying health and vigor
my mother is quite well, thank you
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Recent Examples of well
Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
Then keep scrolling to shop more best-selling long-sleeve tees at Amazon.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The irony is that without vivid color, many snacks and cereals look faded and, well, obviously processed.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The oil and gas industry is spending about $500 billion a year just to maintain consistent production from existing wells, a new International Energy Agency report found, as global fossil fuel reserves run down more quickly than previously expected.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead Most showers are well to our north and south on Saturday, but clouds should still be plentiful.
—David Streit, Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2023
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Adverb
But both of those goals seem distant at best, especially as Israel escalates the war in Gaza and unabashedly expands West Bank settlements with the intent of killing the idea of a Palestinian state.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
Then keep scrolling to shop more best-selling long-sleeve tees at Amazon.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Interjection
And Sacks, a PayPal Mafia member and veteran Silicon Valley investor, is just the sort of titan of industry this town routinely devours and humiliates — from Rex Tillerson to, well, Elon Musk.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The irony is that without vivid color, many snacks and cereals look faded and, well, obviously processed.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Furthermore, a preliminary agreement with Egypt’s EGAS may lead to the development of five deepwater gas wells in the Mediterranean, connecting to existing infrastructure.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The oil and gas industry is spending about $500 billion a year just to maintain consistent production from existing wells, a new International Energy Agency report found, as global fossil fuel reserves run down more quickly than previously expected.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
In an interview with BBC Radio 4, Wilson’s cousin and bandmate Love, 83, assured fans that all is well, and that the latest legal decisions have not affected their bond.
—Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead Most showers are well to our north and south on Saturday, but clouds should still be plentiful.
—David Streit, Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well
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This works fine in development, but in production, latency and network overhead pile up fast.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The restaurants’ operators, Adabi Investment LLC and Adabi’s Diner LLC, were ordered to pay a $60,116 civil fine over the Fair Labor Standards Act violations, according to a consent decree.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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Hiller’s win, to put it generously, was considered to be a long shot.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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Take the generously sized central area, for example.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Pascoal performed masterfully on keyboards, saxophones, bass clarinet, accordion and an array of other instruments.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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These numbers may seem small, but their effect is profound, especially when wielded by longtime Aston design chief Marek Reichman and his team, who have masterfully created a timeless brand language that continues to evolve and feel au courant while never capitulating to trends.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
3 Sep. 2025
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Hollywood’s leading performers, venturing into the dark vale of middle age, have often been kindly treated by directors of photography, if not by screenwriters.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
18 Sep. 2025
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Speaking from my own experience with the retailer kindly sending me many of its holiday gift offerings over the past couple of years, my giftees and I are always so impressed.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
16 Sep. 2025
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Wide receiver Rashee Rice, arguably their biggest threat in their passing game, has served two games of his six-game suspension, and Thornton has filled in nicely for Rice so far.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Another place Liquid Glass flows nicely is in Photos.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 Sep. 2025
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From casual tunics to dressier button-down shirts that’ll pair perfectly with your entire fall wardrobe, Amazon’s best long-sleeve blouses are all under $35 right now.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
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Its perfectly circular shape, central peak, and ring of faults looked suspiciously like an impact crater.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Sep. 2025
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Skills gaps represent a practical challenge as teams may lack cloud-native cryptographic expertise, and some latency-sensitive operations may not translate smoothly to virtual platforms.—
Julian Durand,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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But seasoned pros know that small habits can go a long way in making trips run more smoothly.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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That's part of the 'framework' agreement for TikTok, which will also include new and existing investors in its Chinese parent company ByteDance, sources told CNBC's David Faber.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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As demand for electricity surged to power more electric devices in homes and Big Tech's boom in data centers, renewable energy has been the go-to source for the cheapest, fastest way to generate more juice.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Well.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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