1
as in watches
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 ministers (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 accepts
to have a favorable opinion of
I don't really care for what you're doing with that dog
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4
as in wants
to wish to have
I don't particularly care for rice cereal, but I'll eat it
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5
as in prefers
to show partiality toward
she generally doesn't care for war movies
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cares (for)
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The two teams will face off again in Week 18 in Colorado, and that contest could very well decide who wins the division and perhaps even who makes the playoffs and who watches them from home.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025 -
The woman behind the desk watches videos on her phone.—
Matthew Shen Goodman,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Target accepts any car seats for recycling, including seats that have expired or been damaged.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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Before an Uber driver accepts a ride, the driver has limited visibility about the rider’s background and risk factors — only seeing if the rider has verified their identity.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Sep. 2025
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There are plenty of roles available if Harry wants to work inside Disneyland or Disney California Adventure as a cast member, Disney parlance for employees.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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These records start to make sense of why Dean wants to keep her distance, romanticize the weekends, and rebuild her walls when the party is over.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
26 Sep. 2025
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If your recipient prefers fresh notes, look for eucalyptus or sage, which also pair with the season's earthy vibe.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Sep. 2025
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Break Their Home into Zones Though many of us choose to do a deep-clean every six months, Willis prefers to deep clean her home a bit more frequently, opting for a full house clean every three to four months.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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The private firm, which Yu says had $20 million in revenue in 2024, provides consulting, supervises construction and drafts designs for urban landscapes around the world.—
Elisabeth Brier,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Cucinelli supervises the company’s image and communication, especially through social platforms, and has greatly contributed to reach out to the younger generations.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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That’s why the duo likes to purchase items such as butter dishes and salt and pepper shakers from a single collection or brand (Montes Doggett is their favorite).—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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But Furman likes to play bocce ball, uses Uber to go grocery shopping and can tell you the day of the week of any date.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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If your family enjoys wordplay games, choose Scrabble or Crazy Letters.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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There’s a terrific 15-16 track album buried in here, but, at the end of the day, nobody enjoys digging for the jewels — especially after waiting to see them for seven years.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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That changed in 2021 when WHP Global, a brand management firm that also oversees labels like Anne Klein and Vera Wang, bought a controlling stake.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Sep. 2025
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Brenda Watkins, president of EmberHope Connections, which oversees the Sedgwick County foster care contract, said since July 2024, her agency has supported family reunifications, sibling visits and having children remain in their same school.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Cares (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cares%20%28for%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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