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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
Emrah Cinik, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
About 83% of Widén’s students are economically disadvantaged, so staff members take special care to make sure students are ready to learn, said Katelyn Damore, a bilingual content interventionist.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Alysa Liu is the last person to care.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The average cost and full inclusive package give patients worldwide access to professional care.
—Emrah Cinik, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
About 83% of Widén’s students are economically disadvantaged, so staff members take special care to make sure students are ready to learn, said Katelyn Damore, a bilingual content interventionist.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
Politicians respond to the pressure of the people who do care enough to call or write or protest at their office.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Alysa Liu is the last person to care.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for care
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The capture and killing of El Mencho focused attention on the 59-year-old kingpin who ran the Jalisco cartel, Mexico’s most powerful.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Cavalry, which Canva has used for its own projects, has gained attention among designers on social media as an alternative to Adobe's After Effects for some work.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors said county staffers raised concerns about the organization with their supervisors.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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The members of the council understand that the disarray wrought by Clark’s departure and the lingering concerns about Meyer could be exploited by the owners during bargaining sessions.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 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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Its stock has been under pressure because of worries that competitors powered by artificial intelligence technology could upend its industry and take away customers.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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But the new study—along with previous research—reiterates that worries of weight gain with mango consumption aren’t substantiated.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Southboro Police Department for booking.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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The men, identified only as Oakland residents, were taken into custody.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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But in its fourth year, the Bahrain Turf Series — under the stewardship of Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa — has opened up an easy pathway for international horses to compete, especially from UK stables more accustomed to grass than dirt.—
Camilla Wright,
semafor.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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But almost half that money was committed on or before April 1, 2023, under the stewardship of late chairman Peter Seidler.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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For instance, the current system demonstrates radio-frequency communication, but full spacecraft electronics involve many other components, including processors, memory systems, and power management units.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Fifty-year-old Daniel Taylor, a professor of marketing and supply chain management at the university’s Rawls College of Business, faces a charge of conspiracy to distribute or possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Feb. 2026
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Penge surged to the lead with birdies on five of the last seven holes, then watched as Bridgeman closed with three birdies to catch him at 12 under par.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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But watching it with an audience for the first time, relief washed over her.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Care.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/care. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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