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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
PC Magazine, 7 June 2025
The two surviving adults were not injured, while the 5-year-old child suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Nationwide Children’s Hospital for care, according to the OSHP.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 7 June 2025
Randall Colburn, EW.com, 7 June 2025
There are still significant inequities in access to care across the globe, which must be addressed.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
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Noun
For example, Bitdefender covers lost wages, but at no more than $1,500 per week for up to eight weeks, and there’s a maximum of $1,000 for elder care or childcare.
—PC Magazine, 7 June 2025
The two surviving adults were not injured, while the 5-year-old child suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Nationwide Children’s Hospital for care, according to the OSHP.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 7 June 2025
Verb
Joe doesn't care what people think about him, truly at all.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 7 June 2025
There are still significant inequities in access to care across the globe, which must be addressed.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for care
Noun
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The group said that in order to pull attention away from the display of military grandeur, No Kings would specifically not demonstrate in Washington on Saturday, and instead host their largest demonstration in Philadelphia - the city known as the birthplace of America.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
14 June 2025
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That’s despite its generous 7.9% dividend, which should be getting more attention.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Still, the episode captures the show’s rich tonal blend, its combination of screwball comedy and sincere concern with the daily troubles of working people, the small dramas that add up to a life.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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In his decision, Liman found the article was protected reporting on a matter of public concern and dismissed all claims against the Times.—
Josh Rottenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Those worries vanished when she was accepted to Yale University.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Fear of falling behind That worry of falling behind is something many men are wrestling with, according to a recent report by the Speaking with American Men (SAM) project, a new effort aimed at helping Democrats better reach and connect with young men.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
13 June 2025
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After the graduation, one senior said in an interview that his father did not attend over fears that he might be taken into custody by immigration agents.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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He was later located driving the vehicle and taken into custody by the MDSO Homicide Bureau.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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The avenue for success relies on community engagement, ethical stewardship and cross-disciplinary collaboration.—
FNU Anupama,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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And that’s the thing with the Heat during Pat Riley’s three decades of stewardship, there rarely are moves made out of desperation.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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Representatives of the property management company milled a block away holding drills.—
Liam Dillon,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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The state's wildlife management agency picked up and transported the dead mountain lion without further incident.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
3 June 2025
Verb
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How to watch Mexico vs. Dominican Republic Venue: SoFi Stadium — Inglewood, Calif. Time: Saturday, 10:15 p.m. ET TV: FOX Sports 1 Streaming (U.S.): Fubo (try for free) International streaming via Concacaf GO.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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Now, Google Tells 2 Billion Users Ready to watch How to Train Your Dragon again or waiting for its streaming debut?—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
13 June 2025
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Even those, including Nephew, who advocate for a new deal caution that Iran’s enrichment capacity has increased in the seven years since Trump left the 2015 agreement.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2025
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“Care.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/care. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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