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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
Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Workers told The Denver Post last month that they frequently get injured on the job and do not receive adequate medical care from the on-site clinic.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
What will happen when the original builder decides to sell their group of apartments, will the next owner care about the upkeep as the original owner.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
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Noun
By that point, their health may be in crisis — and their care more expensive.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Workers told The Denver Post last month that they frequently get injured on the job and do not receive adequate medical care from the on-site clinic.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
Serle doesn’t care to decide for you.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
What will happen when the original builder decides to sell their group of apartments, will the next owner care about the upkeep as the original owner.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for care
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In Massachusetts, advocates are turning attention to an existing office in the state’s education department.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Besides Heldens and Carpenter, also attached is former Disney Channels Worldwide president/Disney Branded Television president and chief creative officer Gary Marsh, who departed that post in 2021 and turned his attention to producing.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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Accessibility With ramps down to the entrance, two elevators serving all floors, and wide corridors, this hotel is easily traversable for those in wheelchairs or with mobility concerns.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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The letter also raised concerns about foreign investment in Paramount’s offer, noting that the deal included potential financing from Chinese company Tencent Holdings, which had previously withdrawn funding due to national security review concerns.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 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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Just as essential a consideration as carefulness for committee members, though, is speed.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
26 Aug. 2025
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Another couple moved their entire wedding into a massive underground garage, where hundreds of celebrants could party worry-free.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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So there was just a lot of worry about whether or not these would continue to be positioned correctly in the market.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
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Burwell was taken into custody minutes after the incident.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Drozd ordered Lauer, who lives in Lafayette and has been out of custody on his own recognizance since his indictment in 2023, to turn himself in to federal authorities no later than noon on May 5.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Getting behind the scenes A great aquarium combines entertainment with an awareness of marine stewardship.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Lawmakers can do their part by prohibiting intentional vehicular killing of wildlife, which would go a long way toward creating a legacy of just and compassionate wildlife stewardship.—
Wendy Keefover,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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Residents may require medication management and may have previously posed a potential risk to harm themselves or others, but any aggressive behavior must have occurred no less than six months prior to being admitted.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Through its program on border management, anti-corruption and criminal justice, the office has been supporting Haitian institutions to address the broader issues that continue to fuel instability and violence in the country.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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For instance, if a textbook bores you, try watching a documentary!—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Care.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/care. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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