public welfare

NOUN

entitlement program

Synonyms

STRONGEST

benefit program

WEAK

alms government assistance relief program social insurance social program social security welfare program

NOUN

public assistance

Synonyms

WEAK

aid to dependent children aid to the blind food stamps government aid meal ticket old-age assistance relief relief payments social welfare welfare welfare aid welfare payments

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“Companies’ demonstrated regard for public welfare can also benefit their reputation.”

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

It told the BBC that legislative changes over the past year served the best interests of "public welfare".

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

In July 1945, he published a report to the president titled “Science: The Endless Frontier,” writing that “scientific progress is essential” to promote national security and public welfare.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2025

Third, they should expand public welfare to help cash-strapped consumers to buy plant-based products.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2024

All public services to be conducted by the commune; these to be considered as public conveniences and necessities, and not to serve a mere pecuniary interest, but to be run as the public welfare demands.

From Socialism and Democracy in Europe by Orth, Samuel P.

public welfare

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