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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
Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
But his girlfriend’s mother didn’t take the request well.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
And well, Nanjiani was also perhaps a bit too humble about the whole thing.
—Kylie Gilbert, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
One night, mom went to the kitchen to get grandma’s dinner, and alone together, grandma and I dipped into the well of her memory.
—Hazlitt, 7 Jan. 2026
Ian King, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
The ads for it were…well, pure 1970s.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
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Adverb
The orbiters are expected to linger in a holding pattern before heading for Mars next year when the red planet is better aligned for a less fuel-intensive journey.
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In pitting his offspring against each other in a battle for the family empire Rupert Murdoch became part of a tale as old as time… A tale well told in Gabe Sherman’s Bonfire of the Murdochs.
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Both left office humbled, burdened with lousy poll numbers and facing a well of deep voter discontent.
—Adjective
Beneath the surface, though, all is not well.
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The defensive tackle appeared to be walking fine on the field at AT&T Stadium during the team’s postgame celebration following the quarterfinal win.—
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The Spanish chef’s fine-dining concept is an homage to the glories of the world’s oceans, with a strong emphasis on the bounty of the local waters that includes lionfish, Mahi Mahi, and an entire menu section devoted entirely to various renditions of conch.—
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Their laughter, energy, and spirit said everything about living fully — and giving generously — at any age.—
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Spray generously on the sink and scrub it in with a cleaning sponge.—
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Instead, my research documented how LBJ masterfully used the questionable attacks as a persuasively powerful pretext to convince Congress to pass the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution by a near unanimous vote; only one senator voted against it.—
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An early architect of the cult of celebrity, Bardot masterfully harnessed the energy of the Swinging Sixties, framing herself as a free-spirited embodiment of a changing world.—
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Funny, though, that this movie could be viewed as the flip side of Causeway, a quiet drama that’s also about a woman at a crossroads who snaps out of her inertia thanks to meeting a kindly stranger.—
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Elizabeth looked imploringly at one gray-haired woman whose expression seemed kindly.—
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Other reviewers appreciate the sweater’s relaxed silhouette that drapes nicely without looking baggy.—
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Inside you’ll find a tasteful palette of light woods and maritime colors––sand, coral, azure––that nicely complement the drama seen through the floor-to-ceiling windows.—
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His pass over the top of the defense was perfectly placed, allowing Flagg to catch it and do the rest.—
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Her accessories truly made the look, including a pair of crystal drop earrings, bowed stilettos, and a velvet bag, which perfectly matched Prince Harry’s velvety tux.—
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Although the meeting went smoothly and led to concrete commitments, the bonhomie was strained by uncomfortable questions at a news conference about the issue hanging over the day’s diplomacy.—
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Their study on the jagged frontier shows that AI capability spikes and dips across activities rather than rising smoothly with difficulty.—
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Hoyer plans to formally announce his retirement in a speech on the House floor Thursday morning, the source said.—
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The source claims the couple don't spend much time together otherwise, beyond their joint public appearances.—
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“Well.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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