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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
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
The Appropriations Committee last week recommended a $55.7 billion two-year budget that invests in K-12 schools, child care and other social services — but would require Connecticut to legally exceed the cap by $215 million.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2025
Lynn Steger Strong, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2025
Noonan said the Pope cared deeply for all his people and highlighted a moment of his last meeting with Pope Francis in Rome.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2025
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Noun
What Yale New Haven Health is doing Yale New Haven Health brought in cybersecurity firm Mandiant to assist with the investigation and said a rapid response helped contain the incident and prevent any disruption to patient care.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
The Appropriations Committee last week recommended a $55.7 billion two-year budget that invests in K-12 schools, child care and other social services — but would require Connecticut to legally exceed the cap by $215 million.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2025
Verb
Neither my husband nor I cared about the state of her face or clothing.
—Lynn Steger Strong, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2025
Noonan said the Pope cared deeply for all his people and highlighted a moment of his last meeting with Pope Francis in Rome.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for care
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Despite his rising stardom, Brunson has historically redirected attention to team success over individual accolades.—
Cynthia Pong, JD,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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At the time, then-Trump spokeswoman turned critic Stephanie Grisham slammed media attention of the jacket.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The arrests came after town halls across the country have become heated, as constituents from both parties expressed concern over President Donald Trump's swift and far-reaching staffing cuts.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The lack of transparency about the process has created concerns among trade experts that politically connected firms might be winning carve-outs behind closed doors.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
22 Apr. 2025
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Not Enough People Are Watching ‘NYT Mini’ Clues And Answers For Saturday, April 26 New Google Leak Reveals Subscription Changes For Gemini AI There is no shortage of worries for European auto manufacturers.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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These worries lead people to make a series of decisions to delay having children, with hopes of having them in the future.—
Lisa Hagen,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2025
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He was taken into custody and released due to overcrowding at the U.S. Border Patrol facility.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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According to the suit, at one point as VML's father tried to secure her release, New Orleans ICE Field Office Director Mellissa Harper began interrogating the family's attorney about the father's immigration status and attempted to lure him into custody as well.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2025
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Wines to try: Revelation by Goose Chardonnay 23 Revelation by Goose Ridge Rose 23 Revelation by Goose Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 23 Farther afield in New Zealand, the Marris family at Marisco Family Vineyards is upholding three generations of producing wines through dedicated environmental stewardship.—
Lana Bortolot,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Since then, Earth Day has become an annual reflection on environmental stewardship.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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The anchor has not been afraid to challenge CBS News management in the past.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2025
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Although anyone can pay their rent and earn rewards with Bilt, the company’s Bilt Alliance network of 4.5 rental homes integrates payment platforms with property management systems.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Further, Joel and Ellie watch a herd of giraffes in Salt Lake City in the game.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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In Self Offense’s workshops, for instance, participants watch video scenarios and are asked to reflect on what a fly on the wall would see and hear.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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According to procedure, the field is frozen as soon as the caution lights are illuminated.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Iran’s highest leadership has approached the talks with extreme caution.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Care.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/care. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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