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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3
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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Open to kids ages 4-12, the program has a wide range of kids’ club activities such as crafts, games, and supervised play.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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According to Richardson, play between a large dog and a kitten can be very positive for bonding and enrichment, but must always be supervised.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Novak walked the red carpet and accepted the honor onstage in a dramatic white gown with a silvery overlay.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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That way, when you are accepted, you are accepted voluntarily, because people appreciate you and respect you and want you, not because you have been shoved down their throats.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The chairman said that every Republican member of Congress wanted to see the Epstein files released and accountability for any government official involved in a potential cover-up.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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But House Minority Leader Ranjeev Puri, D-Canton, spokesperson Tracy Wimmer said Democrats wanted to see greater flexibility in Tisdel's legislation to implement a school cellphone policy sought by school administrators.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Rather, Brazil has preferred a multidirectional diplomatic approach, grounded in the principles of autonomy, pragmatism, and constructive engagement with a diverse array of global actors.—
HUSSEIN KALOUT,
Foreign Affairs,
2 Sep. 2025
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Others preferred not to stay in a congregate shelter environment, where individuals typically share sleeping quarters.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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However, the light at the end of the tunnel came when Miller watched her daughter's immediate improvement through medication.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Issues with crime in neighborhood Riley said neighbors watched Tuesday as police searched for blood and a crime scene a few hundred feet from his home.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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Alonso would have liked to have made more signings this summer, with strengthening in midfield an obvious target.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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That post has been liked over 26,000 times at the time of publication.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Otto and Elise are so alive on the page, and noting how this staid couple who enjoyed their dull routines come alive with their small acts of resistance is breathtaking.—
Rabih Alameddine
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
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Food and Drink The resort offers in-room dining 24/7, so my husband and I enjoyed breakfast in our fluffy robes on the patio while adorable bunnies hopped around on the lawn nearby.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
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Nearly a dozen Michigan Claire's stores, a jewelry and accessory mall chain favored by tweens, teens and young women, will close among 291 closures announced by the company as part of its bankruptcy process.—
Mike Snider,
Freep.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Claire's, a mall boutique chain favored by tweens, teens and young women, is set to close more than 290 stores as part of its bankruptcy process.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Cared-for.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cared-for. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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