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
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
Verb
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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Exantus was previously permitted to be supervised in Florida upon his release from prison in accordance with an interstate compact, Hall said.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Inheritance Games television series will be supervised by Temple Hill executive Annika Patton.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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Because once peaceful protest is accepted as terrorism, every crowd becomes a potential battlefield and every citizen a suspect.—
Alexis Coe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The designer only accepted about 20 orders at that time and allowed for minor alterations to each piece.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Rephayah Oselmo is wanted by the state of New York in connection with murder in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon, according to a news release from the Marshals Service.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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Natalya explained McMahon saw her as a serious wrestler and wanted to showcase a more entertaining side.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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There are three ways of getting there, either by chartering a helicopter, going on a three-day hike or taking a two-day trip by ATV, which is most preferred by the park rangers linked to the Foundation for Ecodevelopment and Conservation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Parking prices range from $10 for general to $20 for preferred.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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Bieber threw a towel over his shoulder, the upcoming surgery clear in his mind, and watched the last few innings with a cold face.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The white people watched as his heart continued to beat.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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But there have literally been billions of people over the past two millennia who would have liked to know this.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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Such breezy asides suggest a movie that’s a little too eager to be liked.—
Ben Kenigsberg,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Pumpkin spice beverages and apple cider are popular fall drinks that can be enjoyed warm or cold.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
21 Oct. 2025
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Given the boost the networks have enjoyed since Nielsen upgraded its ratings methodology last month, NBC’s first batch of NBA deliveries should be a treat for advertisers.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Paz favored gradual reform, including tax incentives for small businesses and regional fiscal autonomy, while Quiroga proposed sweeping cuts and an IMF bailout.—
Reuters 3 min ago,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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Barrett’s remarks came during an hourlong interview with New York Times columnist Ross Douthat published October 16, in which the two discussed numerous issues facing the Court and questions of originalism, the legal theory favored by Barrett and other justices like Clarence Thomas.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Cared-for.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cared-for. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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