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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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Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
The team-up here with Ulta also features brand collaborations with hair care brand Joico, OPI nail polish and body care product Sol de Janeiro.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Web Golinkin,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The Butterworth brothers did a great job in Season 1 establishing a lead character who’s easy to care about.
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 June 2026
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Thank you to the emergency personnel and venue staff who stepped in with care and support.
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Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
The team-up here with Ulta also features brand collaborations with hair care brand Joico, OPI nail polish and body care product Sol de Janeiro.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
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Patients care about access, convenience, trust, and out-of-pocket costs.
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Web Golinkin,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The Butterworth brothers did a great job in Season 1 establishing a lead character who’s easy to care about.
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for care
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Despite Schlossberg's national attention, most current polls show either New York Assemblymembers Alex Bores or Micah Lasher as frontrunners.
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Seek prompt medical attention for deep puncture wounds or wounds contaminated by dirt or debris.
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Newsom has not said if the newer version of the bill quells this concern.
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Still, British politics could become a more pressing concern for the bond market with Burnham at the helm.
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This carefulness is clearly strategic.
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There was no carefulness in it.
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Any worries about complacency were wiped away in the third minute when Auston Trusty fired home the opening goal and caused the stands at SoFi Stadium to shake (literally) with the noise and jumping fans.
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Reformation’s move toward the open market also signals that the time might be right — with Wall Street hitting all-time highs despite worries about inflation and AI — for fashion to jump in.
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Gonzalez Gurrola remains in custody without bail at the Sacramento County Main Jail.
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The teenage girl was taken to a local hospital for evaluation before being released into the custody of a family member, officials said.
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Sheriff added that enCore remains focused on safety and environmental stewardship throughout the project’s life cycle.
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As fortunes move beyond their founding generation, advisers say successful transfers increasingly depend on preparing heirs for stewardship, not just structuring the assets themselves.
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Gautam Mukunda writes about corporate management and innovation.
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Union leadership said this week that the league was not formally asked by management to meet and confer over various charter proposals dealing with the LAPD, including the one focused on policy.
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Despite the heat on Friday afternoon, a large crowd gathered at Bayfront Park to watch Team USA face off in its second match of the FIFA World Cup.
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Debating the ‘Suez moment’ As the two sides enter into the next phase of negotiation, observers are watching closely for what exactly the US gained from a conflict that took a heavy global economic toll.
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“Care.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/care. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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