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)
Verb
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But who could argue with that rotation policy watching Spurs play like this?—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
9 May 2025 -
Organizers have already released details on how to watch the event live.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Then, this breakthrough is rapidly nursed into becoming AGI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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He was originally adopted by Nedra, who nursed him back to health before handing him over to his current owner, Amy.—
Kendall Malinchock,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Rather than accept those limitations, Dr. Gu decided to build something better.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Last year, another report from The Wall Street Journal had said the logistics companies had entertained a returns partnership in 2023, in which FedEx would accept returns of Amazon packages at its more than 2,000 FedEx Office locations.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 May 2025
Verb
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The organization supports progressive candidates who want to run for local office.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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But what Ellie really wants is adult responsibilities.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 May 2025
Verb
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As Americans confront the realities of longer life expectancies, a growing share would prefer not to see their 100th birthday.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Regular vacations are essential for recharging, and many professionals prefer the warmer, longer days of summer to take a break.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Verb
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In 2023, Florida ended a more than two-decade experiment that saw child protective investigators employed and supervised by sheriff’s offices in seven counties, including Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco.—
Christopher O’Donnell,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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Over half of the meteorology positions the weather service is trying to fill are for lead meteorologist or more senior positions, including five meteorologists who supervise the forecast offices.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Verb
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But with Ingram, Barnes, Barrett and Quickley, there are many players who already like to play with the ball in their hands.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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That was followed by being too busy (17.8%), and not liking the candidates or campaign issues (14.7%).—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Guests can enjoy performances by DJ Quicksilva, DJ Flow, DJ P Drama, DJ Supream, and The Bearded Drummer while taking in the races from a luxury vantage point.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
15 May 2025
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Their main goal was to put together people that were kind, and enjoyed working together, and no drama.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
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“Care (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/care%20%28for%29. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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