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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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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
Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Drake Maye will sleep well tonight and fall asleep smiling.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
And if the Flames play beyond Game 82, well, that would leave the Canucks as the only Canadian team not invited to this year’s Stanley Cup playoff party.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The $330 million plant will connect all 20 of Woodbury’s groundwater wells through 17 miles of pipe to a central location for treatment.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2025
Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2023
This was not the first time Burgess mentioned how well life with their blended family is going.
—Daniel S. Levine, Peoplemag, 18 July 2023
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Adverb
Once the Dallas Cowboys grabbed the former at No. 12, and the Seattle Seahawks scooped the latter at No. 18, the Vikings turned their attention to Jackson as the best available interior offensive lineman.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Drake Maye will sleep well tonight and fall asleep smiling.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
Interjection
Strength training is a huge factor too: Adding it to your routine can help ward off injury and improve performance, helping make your runs more consistent, potentially faster, and also, well, a lot more enjoyable.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
And if the Flames play beyond Game 82, well, that would leave the Canucks as the only Canadian team not invited to this year’s Stanley Cup playoff party.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
Galaxies and dark matter are so connected in theory because galaxies are thought to form as the result of gas and dust pouring into wells in space, and these wells are created by the gravitational influence of dark matter clumps.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The $330 million plant will connect all 20 of Woodbury’s groundwater wells through 17 miles of pipe to a central location for treatment.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers and hope to see you soon.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2023
This was not the first time Burgess mentioned how well life with their blended family is going.
—Daniel S. Levine, Peoplemag, 18 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well
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But that hasn't stopped some players from discovering that many mods created for the 2006 original seem to work just fine in the new game with a bare minimum of installation headaches.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Switch 2 has broad backward compatibility, meaning most Switch games will work just fine.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
23 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Continue reading … 'KEEPING SCORE' – Democratic lawmaker suggests party not look kindly on foreign governments helping Trump.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Egg hunt reservations are kindly requested, visit theinnatrsf.com.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Bone collectors will even chew a piece down to fit perfectly amid the other remains.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
24 Apr. 2025
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Robinson’s brand of middle-class psycho surrealism works perfectly in bite-size sketch-comedy doses.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2025
Interjection
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Uh oh, has the firefighter moved on and found love with someone new?—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
13 Apr. 2025
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And oh, the power play Imagine a recent season in which the Rangers, in a tie game, get three power plays over the final 9:14 of regulation, including a 24-second five-on-three.—
Arthur Staple,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Tesla's lower-cost Model Y: US launch pushed back as sources reveal production challengesNeed a break?—
Mike Scarcella,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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An escalating trade war between the U.S. and China, the world’s two largest economies, has been a major source of concern for the maritime and transport sector.—
Jenni Reid,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But this caution presents an opportunity: By proactively leveraging nearshore hiring, firms can tap into skilled, cost-effective talent pools and achieve operational stability in uncertain markets.—
Jens Erik Gould,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Endowments are pools of financial investments that belong to a nonprofit.—
Todd L. Ely,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Seeding Square is a sturdy plastic template that helps properly space seeds and seedlings for healthy plants and bountiful harvests.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2025
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As a reliever who started the season healthy, Minter might not need that much time to build up.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Mohamed Salah has signed a new two-year Liverpool contract, ending a years-long saga and securing the future of an all-time Premier League great.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Made from a premium chenille material, this blanket is plush and warm, but will also look great draped over a chair or the couch, thanks to its thick, knitted texture.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Well.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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