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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
Arika Herron, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
Circle is best known as the issuer of USD Coin (USDC), the world’s second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization.
—Mackenzie Sigalos,tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2025
What is shocking, however, is how incredibly well those who were born this century have performed, especially when compared to many artists with much longer careers.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025
As resources deplete and wells mature, these innovations will allow oil companies to sustain production in an increasingly challenging environment.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 18 Mar. 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
These restaurants are best known for having a variety of meats cooked over an open flame and served tableside.
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His time in the big leagues started so well he was chosen to start the 2024 All-Star Game, the fifth rookie to ever do so and the first No. 1 draft pick.
—Noun
Scoop individual servings into the wells of a silicone muffin pan.
—Adjective
Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers and hope to see you soon.
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Every patron, from fisherman to tourists, gets along just fine.—
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Everything was going fine until my friend, Sarah (28F), showed up with her 7-month-old baby.—
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Egg hunt reservations are kindly requested, visit theinnatrsf.com.—
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The public would take more kindly to her and have a softer approach to her endeavors.—
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His perfectly legal torpedo bats have barrels closer to the handle and have appeared in the hands of current Yankees Anthony Volpe, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Austin Wells, Paul Goldschmidt and Cody Bellinger.—
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This kind of effect—where the belly button almost winds up looking like a round puzzle piece—can occur if the surgeon makes a perfectly round incision that’s visible on the surface of the stomach, instead of making incisions inside the belly button itself.—
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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.—
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And, oh my God, the actors in that scene were so lovely and sweet and felt so bad.—
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Creating a carbon copy of the original could attract criticism for being lazy and superfluous whereas straying too far from the source material could alienate fans.—
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Staff members at the U.S. Institute of Peace were informed they were terminated effective immediately on Friday, five sources familiar with the situation told CBS News.—
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In late February, the White House took over another primary function of the organization by wresting control of the process of determining who is in the pool that covers the president in close proximity.—
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Photo : Jad Esmail / ONE Sotheby’s International Realty The property also has a pool and a private dock.—
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Justice for healthy relationships being the most romantic!—
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Vulnerability is absolutely essential to healthy working relationships.—
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Shane Smith, a Danvers native who played at Governor’s Academy in Byfield, is also in Chicago’s rotation, and Mike Vasil, a former BC High great from Wellesley, is on the roster as well.—
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Even in miniature, their two tastes taste great together.—
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“Well.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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