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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
CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Now, broad cuts to North Carolina Medicaid will make finding and paying for care even more difficult.
—Bram Sable-Smith, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025
Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Indisputably, however, One Battle After Another cares more about tone than plot.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
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Noun
At many of these hospitals, flooding from heavy storms has the potential to jeopardize patient care, block access to emergency rooms, and force evacuations.
—CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Now, broad cuts to North Carolina Medicaid will make finding and paying for care even more difficult.
—Bram Sable-Smith, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
If the family cares so much about 'being nice,' then someone should buy her a dress.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Indisputably, however, One Battle After Another cares more about tone than plot.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for care
Noun
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This area was mostly empty at the beginning, but the monstrous sounds of the race cars firing up their engines drew a lot of attention.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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But carpe diem for Egbuka, who is a massive enough talent to step into this void and withstand extra defensive attention.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Phillies entered the ninth trailing 4-1 and quickly reminded the Dodgers why their bullpen concerns are so loud.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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On the heels of Karen’s sentencing, the women gather at Gizelle’s house to commiserate, and spend the whole scene dancing between concern, empathy, and absurdity.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
6 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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Shanen Wright, 48, a lifelong Charleston resident who lives near CAMC Memorial, said many in the city have little worry about flooding in the face of more immediate problems, like the opioid epidemic and the decline of manufacturing and mining.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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Rising worries During the Milken Institute Asia Summit, other experts warned that retail inflows could distort pricing, erode returns and destabilize fund structures designed for long-term investments or patient capital.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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At the time of writing that initial article, Conway had already been in custody for a month, and he was eventually extradited to Belgium a month later.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Since 2021, 33 inmates have died in custody at a Sacramento County jail, according to Sacramento Bee reporting.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Paying Wellness Forward Beyond luxury and wellness, THE WELL Coconut Grove also emphasizes environmental stewardship — something that’s incredibly important for both Martin and Sarhan.—
The Well Coconut Grove,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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For Fuad, that generosity transformed the project from an act of documentation into one of cultural stewardship, where he was tasked with carrying Shihuh voices forward.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Still, flare-up prevention and daily management can make a world of difference in preventing flare-ups.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The post-graduate educational initiative kicks off in January with yearlong academic courses across management, innovation, sustainability, production, finance, e-commerce, communication and marketing held at Accademia Costume & Moda’s Milan campus.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At Lord’s, Renshaw’s dad watched on and had the sense to remove his Australia jumper to reveal an England shirt after Alex Carey controversially ran out Jonny Bairstow.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The paddock was filled with drivers and engineers working together while surrounded by fans watching closely.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Care.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/care. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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