1
as in to watch
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
will you care for the lawn while we're gone?
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2
as in to nurse
to attend to the needs and comforts of
he is caring for his mother while she's sick
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3
as in to accept
to have a favorable opinion of
I don't really care for what you're doing with that dog
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4
as in to want
to wish to have
I don't particularly care for rice cereal, but I'll eat it
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5
as in to prefer
to show partiality toward
she generally doesn't care for war movies
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for care (for)
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On a patch of public land north of Ramona earlier this month, Angela Hernandez-Cusick watched with a group of wildlife experts as the door to each cub’s carrier was opened.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025 -
The desert sprawls into the Mexican state of Sonora and on distant peaks, the sheriff’s deputies say, cartel scouts sit with binoculars watching their every move.—
Avery Schmitz,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Safety Nick Emmanwori, who's dealing with an ankle injury, is listed as doubtful, and running back Zach Charbonnet, who's nursing a foot injury, is listed as questionable.—
Anne Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Brock Bowers, nursing an injured knee but active Sunday, caught just four passes for 38 yards.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Arisu accepts responsibility, and rolls a seven.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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The findings, if widely accepted, would push back the emergence of our own species by 400,000 years and dramatically reshape what’s known about human origins.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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Those who want to add Protein Cold Foam to their favorite drink can choose from flavors including banana, vanilla, sugar-free vanilla, chocolate, matcha, salted caramel and brown sugar, plain with no sugar and limited-time seasonal flavors pumpkin and pecan.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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The players are big on wanting to play on grass, while the owners are more interested in the turf.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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For those preferring a zero-proof experience, a garden mocktail session ($25 per person) will teach participants how to make non-alcoholic drinks with homegrown ingredients, while a home barista masterclass ($25 per person) shares the fundamentals of brewing the best espresso at home.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Like lavender, rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) prefers relatively dry conditions.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
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In their recommendation, Warner and Kaine said Nachmanoff supervised a team that represented more than 2,500 clients accused of federal violations ranging from petty offenses to capital murder.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Erica Hayes is supervising director.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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Deilus has found that many of her customers like to style vintage books on shelves or coffee tables and will keep her eyes peeled for interesting titles while thrifting.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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For those who like to stay on top of their workout routine while traveling, The Fifth also features an on-site Fitness Suite with modern equipment.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Walk along the bay, venture to Fort Worden Historical State Park, or make your way to the iconic Point Wilson Lighthouse and enjoy the vibrant colors along the way.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
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On the plus side, this means wearing cropped jeans can be a great way to show off your favorite sneakers or enjoy a pair of flats without having the hem drag or hide the shoes.—
Renata Joffre,
Glamour,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Care (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/care%20%28for%29. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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