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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
Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 8 June 2026
Travelers may need to coordinate medical care, insurance communications, documentation, and legal matters after returning to another state.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2026
This can be everything from deep feelings of compassion to being surrounded by people who genuinely care about you.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
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Noun
The contract description says the facility would have a capacity of up to 1,600 detainees and would include services like medical care and transportation.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 8 June 2026
Travelers may need to coordinate medical care, insurance communications, documentation, and legal matters after returning to another state.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Verb
Not caring is a dangerous slope.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2026
This can be everything from deep feelings of compassion to being surrounded by people who genuinely care about you.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for care
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Talarico on Monday drew attention to his campaign winning the endorsement of Houston attorney Dan Cogdell, who was part of Paxton’s defense team during the Republican’s historic impeachment trial in 2023 that ended in acquittal.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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While much attention since the fire has focused on rebuilding physical structures, Nemecek said preserving the ranch’s purpose is equally important.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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After years of planning, anticipation, hype and a growing concern over high ticket prices and immigration restrictions, the largest World Cup in history kicks off on Thursday in Mexico City and will run through July 19 across 16 cities in Mexico, the United States and Canada.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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The document also noted additional concerns.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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There was no carefulness in it.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Organizations can benefit by valuing carefulness and concentration not as an obligation, but as a fundamental pillar of success.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Wembanyama finished with 26 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks in the loss but downplayed any worries about the team’s struggles after the game.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Stocks also came under pressure on Middle East worries.—
Lee Ying Shan,Justina Lee,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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One suspect, whose name has not yet been released, was taken into custody.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Detectives with the sheriff’s Major Crimes Bureau found Burnside Tuesday afternoon in the Bay Area town of Pinole and took him into custody without incident, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office announced in a news release.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Under Goodell’s stewardship, football has become the undisputed king of American sports.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
9 June 2026
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Apple has come a long way under his stewardship, launching some of its most important products, such as the Apple Watch and MacBook Neo.—
Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
8 June 2026
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The chief planning officer is a key figure at most major commercial airlines, overseeing management of some of the most intricate aspects of air travel.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Aramark Analyst Curtis Nagle said the food services and facilities management company is well positioned to be a data center beneficiary.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
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And Wrobleski nodded, as if in acceptance, before turning to watch the ball fly over the wall in center field for a solo homer.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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As Toomey looked for a seat to watch the race that day at Balboa Stadium, he was spotted by his old cross-country coach at Palo Alto High School, Forrest Jamieson.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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“Care.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/care. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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