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as in attention
strict attentiveness to what one is doing
reading the report with more care the second time, she detected several errors
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as in concern
attention accompanied by protectiveness and responsibility
that's an extremely valuable violin, so handle it with care
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as in carefulness
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger
take care while crossing the street
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as in worry
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble
on vacation, without a care in the world
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as in custody
responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something
while you're under my care, you'll do as you're told
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as in stewardship
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
you'll have care of the project from its beginning to its completion
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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
she stepped up and took over the care of the bank after her father retired
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as in to watch
to have an interest or concern for
a teacher who cares what happens to her students long after they leave her classroom
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Recent Examples of care
Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Trees need care and maintenance, from mulching to pruning.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025
The spokesperson, cited by Mehr News Agency, said medical teams have also provided field care at over 200 locations.
—Amanda Castro
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
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Noun
Rosalina's detention has left her children traumatized and without the daily care and love that only a mother can give.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Trees need care and maintenance, from mulching to pruning.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
Verb
Meanwhile Mamdani has aimed his attacks on Cuomo’s donor base for overlap with Trump supporters and slammed the ex-governor as part of a broken political machine that care little about working New Yorkers.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025
The spokesperson, cited by Mehr News Agency, said medical teams have also provided field care at over 200 locations.
—Amanda Castro
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for care
Noun
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Furthermore, additional attention to the matter appears to be resulting in voluntary corrective action.—
Patrick Gleason,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Most visual ads compete with other adjacent ads while trying to capture a viewer’s attention, whereas audio creates a one-on-one, voice-first experience that is built on a more authentic, concrete foundation.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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While the full dataset has not been published, the leak already raises concerns over regulatory compliance and consumer protection, especially given the sensitive nature of the firm’s work.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2025
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While the conflict is concerning, radioactivity as a result of the military strikes is not a top concern, nuclear experts say.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
21 June 2025
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The fact Ishiba’s LDP faces an election on July 20 only heightens the BOJ’s worries about the political establishment striking back.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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But plenty of Republicans have expressed worries about the provision as well, imperiling its passage.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
25 June 2025
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The mother brought the child to Connecticut, in violation of the custody order, according to the marshals service.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2025
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The former couple reached a custody agreement in October 2018.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Its continued vitality and accessibility depend on thoughtful stewardship.—
Jessica Hanson York,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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For those curious about Walter, here are five key tenets gleaned from his stewardship of the Dodgers.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Resilience is more than traditional risk management, the report states.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The idea that residents should trust a city coming off 30 years of grievous management errors to handle this task well is hard to believe.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 June 2025
Verb
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As a scout for Athletico Paranaense, Brito had watched Igor Jesus a lot at youth level and rated him highly.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Above the resort, the iconic statue of Cristo Redentore (Christ The Redeemer) watches over Maratea and Santavenere.—
Carrie Coolidge,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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So, out of an abundance of caution, in 1999 the AAP and the U.S. Public Health Service issued a joint statement that recommended that thimerosal be removed from childhood vaccines.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
25 June 2025
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For Mowry, cancelling flights and erring on the side of caution is integral to the aviation industry’s prioritization of passenger safety and experience navigating crises.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
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“Care.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/care. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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