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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
Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
Singapore offers the Baby Bonus, a government program that gives cash gifts to new parents and sets up a Child Development Account, a special savings account that the government matches to help pay for child care and education.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 26 Oct. 2025
After Game 2, for example, no one cares about Addison Barger sleeping on a pullout couch or how the Blue Jays trust each other to come through in the big moments.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
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Noun
At just 13 years old, Kevin Tang is establishing himself in the world of science and senior care − all with the goal of keeping his grandma safe.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
Singapore offers the Baby Bonus, a government program that gives cash gifts to new parents and sets up a Child Development Account, a special savings account that the government matches to help pay for child care and education.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
But Betsy kept Blue Fin largely unchanged, serving the same menu of Japanese comfort food with the kindness and care that she became known for.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 26 Oct. 2025
After Game 2, for example, no one cares about Addison Barger sleeping on a pullout couch or how the Blue Jays trust each other to come through in the big moments.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for care
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Less than 48 hours later, ICE shut down the block, barreling down Broadway against one-way traffic in armored vehicles, triggering national media attention and immediate protests.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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As kobolds go, Heinzelmann was more harmless than most, going about his business protecting the castle from giants and dwarves and keeping the staff updated on faerie gossip, as well as protecting the chambermaids from unwelcome attentions from visiting noblemen.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Takaichi was expected to raise Japan’s security concerns about Beijing’s military build-up to Trump during his visit.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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Fears of climate change are decreasing in the United States, China and many Western countries relative to other concerns, according to a new survey.—
Matthew Tostevin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Just as essential a consideration as carefulness for committee members, though, is speed.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
26 Aug. 2025
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Shanahan, the head coach in Washington from 2010 to 2013, once grilled Paulsen on offensive tackle protections out of worry the tight end might have to play emergency tackle in a preseason game.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Those worries resulted in a European bank stock selloff last week, although the sector quickly rebounded.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Oselmo attempted to flee the area by jumping from a second story window, but was taken quickly into custody by deputy marshals, the release states.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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Authorities took 27-year-old Steven Tyler Whitehead into custody on a charge of murder, per the sheriff's office's statement, though Mills was still alive at the time of the arrest.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The 6,713-acre high-country estate, previously owned by David and Paula Flitner, returns to the family under the stewardship of its next generation, Greg and Pam Flitner.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
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Donating to these organizations or joining one of their trail stewardship days can make a tangible difference.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 Oct. 2025
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Vishal Shah will lead AI product management, per an internal memo.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Our software integrates with any retail management system (RMS) or warehouse management system (WMS) to make donating more seamless than ever before, unlocking environmental, social and governance (ESG) wins, operational savings and brand loyalty in one platform.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Cleveland Browns watched as two standout rookie performers, linebacker Carson Schwesinger and running back Quinshon Judkins, each left the field during the team's 19-point blowout loss on the road against the New England Patriots on Sunday.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Care.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/care. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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