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)
Verb
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Rafael Nadal, who retired last year, wore multiple $1 million Richard Mille watches during his time in the sport.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025 -
Wide receiver Xavier Worthy #1 of the Kansas City Chiefs watches from the sidelines during the second quarter of the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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State a belief that goes against what everyone accepts as true.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Today, the plant rents dumpsters out to customers and accepts precious metals, electronics, materials that contain iron and other waste.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Reese wants great players in Chicago?—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Today’s consumer wants products that reflect their identity and values, and papers are part of that equation.—
Sara Payan,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Usually, my daughter prefers books with a sense of humor.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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Neutrogena Clean Face Oil-free Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 Recor prefers this oil-free SPF for his face while flying.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The military, led by an officer known only as the Major (Mark Hamill, the right amount of hammy), remains in control and supervises the Walk.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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The leader of this office also administers one of the largest justice programs and supervises tens of thousands of defendants charged with crimes.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Not now, at least, even after Muchová had delivered her one wild test on a crisp, clear night in front of yet another capacity crowd on Arthur Ashe Stadium, just as Osaka likes it.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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As soon as the seasons change, Ward likes to change her candles out for something warmer and earthier.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some actors might choose to step away from such a thing, or even be frustrated by it or it being brought up in interviews, but Fischer clearly enjoys every last moment of her good fortune from a former era, even now.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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While the employees of Dunder Mifflin largely were just punching a clock, the Truth Teller staff enjoys their work.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Layden was the director of CDC’s Office of Public Health Data, Surveillance and Technology, which oversees the agency’s data-modernization efforts.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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For decades, Americans have found fault with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which oversees and helps fund federal responses to hurricanes and other crises, from Hurricane Katrina 20 years ago, when investigations led to major changes, and during Hurricane Helene in September 2024.—
Janet Wilson,
USA Today,
5 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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