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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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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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Harnessing the wind The installation process was supervised by Anemoi’s specialist team.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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The plan also suggests that Palestinian police forces would be trained and supervised by the International Stabilization Force and stationed in the Gaza Strip.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
30 Sep. 2025
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There is a total of 55 units, 46 of which will be designated as affordable housing with rent starting as low as $469 per month, and Section 8 vouchers are accepted.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Cash is not accepted at Mortgage Matchup Center.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Hamlin wanted that race win badly, but securing the runner-up position meant he is placed fourth in the standings.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The actress wanted to her look to emulate French actresses like Bibi Anderson and Liv Ullman as well as Swedish actress, Gunnel Lindblum, and brought these references to Nollet for her transformation.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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At first, Armstrong recalled, the conversations with Briere were brief as his new boss preferred to get down to business right away.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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For example, Khan recently asked ChatGPT why chemotherapy is preferred over immunotherapy for a certain type of cancer.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Once, during a farewell party for a beloved employee, guests watched a tiramisu flip over all on its own.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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For more than a decade, The Valley Neighborhood Association leader Jay Napoleon has watched as the site now home to Elanco became the next big redevelopment project after the GM factory was demolished in 2013.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Some said their parents liked the schools or moved for a job.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The team liked using its starter and sole All-Star, Cade Cunningham, alongside another playmaker.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Detroit automakers have enjoyed some notable EV wins in pickups (F-150 and Silverado) and SUVs (Equinox and Mustang Mach EV).—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Trump has enjoyed warm relations with the leaders of Qatar and Turkey, having hosted both recently in the White House.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Chiefs are favored in the game after getting two wins in a row against the New York Giants and Baltimore Ravens.—
Chandler Boese,
Kansas City Star,
6 Oct. 2025
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The new deal keeps one of the NHL’s best players with the team favored to win the Stanley Cup this season.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Cared-for.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cared-for. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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