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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
Rachel Runya Katz, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
While somewhat off-putting in concept, the delicate beads of hair reflect the time and care that was poured into the piece by Hatoum.
—Sophia Arndt, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Democracy is people, and in all of our tradition, care about the people.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
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Noun
That’s exactly what Regina Black does in August Lane — dig through the complexities of being Black in the country music scene with care and precision.
—Rachel Runya Katz, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
While somewhat off-putting in concept, the delicate beads of hair reflect the time and care that was poured into the piece by Hatoum.
—Sophia Arndt, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
These furry animals didn't care to purchase a gym membership.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Democracy is people, and in all of our tradition, care about the people.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for care
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The sequel, set for October 2026, centers on a young Facebook engineer named Frances Haugen (played by Mikey Madison) who teams up with Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz (Jeremy Allen White) on a risky mission to bring attention to Facebook’s biggest secrets.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Oct. 2025
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Mamdani is going to be the mayor of their district, of their -- of their city, and that's why there's so much attention on this.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Oct. 2025
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In 2024, the European Union opted to not renew its approval for Sulfuryl Fluoride citing concerns over risks to human health and the environment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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Duan says this practice is increasingly prevalent within China’s CAE industry, partly to allay clients’ concerns about data security.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
21 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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Executives and industry watchers say the sector has fared better than expected, but there are now growing worries around the health of consumers and suppliers, CNBC’s Michael Wayland reports.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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As the days without their parents pass, their worries grow.—
Maria Santana,
CNN Money,
19 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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They were heartened by their peers’ interest in reclaiming land stewardship practices and ensuring access for future generations.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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James spoke to his goal of strengthening each of the sheriff's office's three pillars of safety, service and stewardship.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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That money is being taken away from habitat management, stocking and improving fisheries for anglers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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In fact, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid’s camp asked the company about the marker, Gina Lázaro, VP of brand management at Sharpie’s parent company, Newell Brands, told Fortune in an exclusive interview.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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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,
21 Oct. 2025
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Olivia Culpo, wife of San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey and mother of their 4-month-old daughter Colette, balanced a comfy and stylish game day ‘fit with pumping gear, and, by her own admission, a wild hangover while watching her husband’s team triumph over the Atlanta Falcons.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Care.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/care. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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