1
as in supervised
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 administered (to)
to attend to the needs and comforts of
he is caring for his mother while she's sick
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as in accepted
to have a favorable opinion of
I don't really care for what you're doing with that dog
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as in wanted
to wish to have
I don't particularly care for rice cereal, but I'll eat it
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as in preferred
to show partiality toward
she generally doesn't care for war movies
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Recent Examples of cared-for
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
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As always, buy the best, and best well-cared-for example available.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cared-for
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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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A little over 2,500 valid ballots were cast in a count supervised by Votenet Solutions.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Sep. 2025
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The community has raised more than $400,000 so far — about $100,000 short of their goal — with donations still being accepted to support Nichols’s ongoing care and recovery.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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For the counts on which she was convicted, jurors essentially accepted the actions depicted in that reenactment, accounting for the first two felony charges.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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About five days later, Madrigal convinced Hernandez to go to the same ranch, telling her that her husband was there and wanted to speak with her, according to the plea agreement.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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In their meeting on Monday, Smith told Dong that the US wanted to open up the lines of communication with China, especially on military matters.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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Miran, according to the Fed's statement, preferred to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by half a percentage point at the September meeting.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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My grandfather Bob Levitt preferred political memoirs or, from time to time, a Clive Cussler.—
Nina West
September 24,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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Brown sat around and watched other teams, particularly the Mariners, be aggressive and did nothing to try and compete with it.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Once LeMaistre rested her case, Wayne testified in his own defense, taking the stand as his fellow Atlanta artist Young Thug watched from the gallery.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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To find bank stocks that pay solid dividends above the S & P 500 and are liked by analysts, CNBC Pro on Friday screened for names in the Invesco KBW Bank ETF that have a dividend yield of 2% or more and are rated a buy from 55% or more of the analysts covering the stocks.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Her first best friend was a girl called Daphne, who died suddenly, for reasons unknown; her new friend Frances Niven also liked reading and writing.—
Frances Wilson
September 23,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
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Plus, many of these apple desserts can also be enjoyed for breakfast or as an afternoon treat.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
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The collection’s other two varieties also fit the theme of nostalgic, comforting flavors that Stiller enjoyed as a kid.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Rimowa Original Bag 16 is a smaller version of the Original Bag 19, the former preferred by women and the latter favored by men.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
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There will be those who believe the Broncos are so close to being undefeated, and that their talent will reveal itself when they are favored in four of the next five games.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Cared-for.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cared-for. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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