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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When the Red Sox won the series finale, Bogaerts stood alone in the visitors’ dugout watching his former teammates celebrate their win, and tipped his cap to Cora and Rafael Devers.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026 -
Those fans watched the Twins fall behind early as Ober was tagged for a pair of runs in the first inning and one more in the fourth before his departure.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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Vientos manned first base Thursday with Jorge Polanco still nursing a sore Achilles tendon.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Wiseman was married to nurse Carroll Taylor, who died of cancer in 2020.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026
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The original complaint claims the airport violated federal grant assurances connected to more than $1 million the county accepted since 2022, when the effective ban on ultralights began.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Because this energy is centered in Scorpio and Cancer, we’re blessed with the depth of soul needed to accept the true needs of others and ourselves.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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Last year, new college graduates wanted remote, high-paying jobs that aligned with their values.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Michaels, who traveled to the Capitol last year to press for the files’ release, wanted Bondi gone.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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In 1847, Henri-Clément Sanson, who preferred gambling to guillotining, pawned off the family apparatus.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, those who prefer to simply unwind by the pool can also do so in perfect peace.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The drones then fly themselves to the location of a call, and are supervised by a drone operator.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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While the mayor campaigned on educating kids as young as 6 weeks, his plans so far have started with 2-year-old children, who are typically less complicated — and costly — to supervise than infants.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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So there was plenty to like about the Royals’ third straight victory after an 0-2 start … even after the bullpen melted down an 11-run lead to four in the final innings.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Hana liked it enough to take some home, which in the Test Kitchen is a ringing endorsement!—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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Seasonal children's programming is available for ages three to 17, and adults can enjoy the cold plunges, sauna, and hot tub at the Lazy You Hideaway while the kids are occupied.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Kane will be enjoying his time on the water and live his active and adventurous lifestyle.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Care (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/care%20%28for%29. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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