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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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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Once cleaned, your driveway instantly looks brighter and more cared-for.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Gold chrome vines creep across the nail bed, hinting at a sprawling lawn with immaculately cared-for rose bushes.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
If the cared-for is at home or in assisted living, reach out to your local county Agency on Aging.
—Kat McGowan, NPR, 18 Oct. 2025
As always, buy the best, and best well-cared-for example available.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The style is refreshingly informal yet efficient, ensuring guests feel warm-and-fuzzy cared-for, without being overfussed.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Once cleaned, your driveway instantly looks brighter and more cared-for.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Gold chrome vines creep across the nail bed, hinting at a sprawling lawn with immaculately cared-for rose bushes.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
If the cared-for is at home or in assisted living, reach out to your local county Agency on Aging.
—Kat McGowan, NPR, 18 Oct. 2025
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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Magazines Canada is supervised by an all-volunteer board of directors who serve two-year terms.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Some are clinically supervised; others position themselves as complementary to Western medicine rather than a replacement for it.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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The judge accepted that Matthew was legally insane and scheduled a May hearing that would have determined his future custody, the outlet reported.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Nuno must find a way to instil some belief in a group of players that looked to have accepted their fate at St James’ Park last weekend.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
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Ramírez, half-awake, was confused as to why Pevey wanted to speak with him.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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As negotiations over the war in Iran hang by a thread, a notorious Iranian commander sanctioned by the US and wanted by Interpol is helping to craft Tehran’s next moves.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall started his first game against Sunderland next to Gallagher, but from there on De Zerbi preferred the experience of Rodrigo Bentancur and Palhinha.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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While a more well-rounded offensive game would be preferred — 95% of Williamson’s shot attempts this season came from within 10 feet — the forward routinely makes minced meat out of the league’s best shot blockers.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
26 May 2026
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Arsenal fans smuggled themselves into the home end, and some watched the roof of the nearby Sainsbury’s.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Using their new mapping technique, the scientists watched the family tree branch out over deep time.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
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Anyway, my brother has never really liked the island.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Rafael Nadal liked to inflict death by a thousand cuts, finding joy in hitting 14 grueling shots to set up the kill on the 15th.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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His books were like pop songs, in the air, easily found, easily enjoyed.—
Ian Mackenzie,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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The family also enjoyed a vacation to an undisclosed, tropical-looking destination last month.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Pritzker also is overwhelmingly favored to win reelection to a third term in November.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Oklahoma City is still favored to advance past San Antonio, though, and at much stronger odds than before Game 3, moving from -160 on BetMGM to a whopping -450, or an over 80 percent likelihood of winning.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
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“Cared-for.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cared-for. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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