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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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Color grading was supervised by Indian National Film Award-winning cinematographer Avik Mukhopadhyay.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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Only a narrow set of exceptions apply, mostly for emergency aid workers, and those who cross the border will be subject to health screening and supervised isolation.—
Katrine L. Wallace,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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Adams State bills itself as the first university in Colorado to offer direct admissions, meaning all graduates of San Luis Valley high schools and a few other districts across the state, including Adams County School District 14, are automatically accepted.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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That was also typical of childhood, when many strange and unsettling things were accepted without explanation.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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Just wanted to know what your thoughts are on this.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Richards, who wanted another umpire to make a ruling with a better angle, said the officials told him Pena did not keep possession.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2026
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Marble is ubiquitous, sourced from quarries from Carrara to Sicily, including the Breccia Pontifici, the stone preferred by Bernini, used for the tomb of Pope Urban VIII in St Peter’s Basilica.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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While bonds offer interest income that’s taxed as ordinary income – a rate of up to 37% -- preferred may pay income that’s treated as a qualified dividend and subject to a rate of 0%,15% or 20%, depending on the investors’ taxable income.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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The rules for when games can be watched from the beginning on Prime differ depending on whether the game is exclusive to Prime, airing on another national broadcaster, or only being carried locally and on League Pass—as one 20-plus-comment Reddit discussion detailed.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
1 June 2026
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In April, as both sides of the Atlantic watched on, the king and queen carried out their first state visit to the United States as monarchs.—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Jonathan liked to drop in on patients, ask how things were going.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Mabe Fratti and Bill Orcutt’s collaboration didn’t begin colorfully or dramatically; Fratti just liked Orcutt and said so publicly, prompting Orcutt to reach out, which resulted in their working—remotely, mostly—on a series of pieces.—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
2 June 2026
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They are best enjoyed from Premium rooms on higher floors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Luka Vuskovic enjoyed an impressive season on loan with Hamburg and caught the attention of clubs across Europe.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The Spurs are favored to win the NBA Finals at -200 odds (meaning $200 must be wagered to profit $100), according to FanDuel.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Steyer is favored among those under 30 with 36% and white voters at 25%.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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“Cared-for.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cared-for. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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