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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
Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2024
Two items better known for cleaning swimming pools and moisturizing dry skin might help protect the Earth’s corals and decrease antibiotic resistance and pollution in the ocean.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
People will be saying, well, the US is the second biggest emitter.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
However, Young returned to the Panthers’ starting line-up in Week 8 following a thumb sprain sustained by Andy Dalton in a car accident, and that time on the sidelines seems to have served the 23-year-old well.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Daniel S. Levine, Peoplemag, 18 July 2023
In addition to the state-of-the-art tailgating zone, Cindy and her family received some well wishes from former Jets running back Curtis Martin.
—Ally Mauch, PEOPLE.com, 25 Aug. 2020
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Adverb
Don’t be aggressive with calling, rattling, or decoying since reclusive bucks rarely respond well to those aggressive tactics.
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Last season, the inaugural in-season tournament was called, well, the NBA In-Season Tournament.
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Basic plant culture and care goes a long well toward preventing common problems and ensures your camellias remain healthy and blooming for years to come.
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This was not the first time Burgess mentioned how well life with their blended family is going.
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Many peer supporters do just fine psychologically, or even grow and find community, but the practice introduces the risk of burnout and emotional exhaustion, studies suggest.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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While the pots and pans included in the Factory Seconds sale work just fine, they're sold at a significant discount.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 9 Nov. 2024
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At the beginning of the first film, the Emperor is the kindly, wise, old Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris).Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
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To the others, Daisy diagnoses her with heat exhaustion, kindly not mentioning the mental aspect.Emma Soren, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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While being wealthy doesn’t perfectly align with being successful, and vice versa, people in the U.S. have a lot of thoughts about the two.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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Taylor Swift is perfectly fine with subtly teasing her ex-boyfriend, Joe Jonas.Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
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Fact checked by Sarah Scott Mom-of-three Mandy Moore is oh so relatable.Melissa Willets, Parents, 27 Nov. 2024
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But oh, whatever happened to the wisdom of the Beatles’ joy?Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
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The physical model was inspired by resonance chambers–a structure that enhances the transfer of energy from a sound source, like the string of a guitar.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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In many places in Texas, plain tap water is delicious, whether derived from surface, underground or cistern sources.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Interestingly, apart from the college meets, which are usually held in a 25-yard pool, the swimmer is also set to showcase her skills at the 2024 World Short Course championships, which are held in a 25-meter pool.Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Although these cuts would have affected close to 10 million Americans, the pool of people who receive old-age and survivor benefits is almost seven times as large.Louis Jacobson, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Encouraging movement early can set the stage for a lifetime of healthy habits.Nia Bowers, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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As a result, maintaining your oldest accounts is one of the simplest ways to support a healthy credit profile.True Tamplin, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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The former Green Bay Packers great spoke with TMZ Sports about his health and the benefit of having been diagnosed in the very early stages of the disease.Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024
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Plus, since the shades of green in the Agatha and Colette are the same, the sets look great mixed and matched.Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Well.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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