as in compassionate
having or showing concern for the well-being of others
There are many caring people in the community.
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as in watching
to have an interest or concern for
a teacher who cares what happens to her students long after they leave her classroom
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caring relationships
supportive relationships
meaningful relationships
healthy relationships
positive relationships
close relationships
a caring attitude
a compassionate attitude
a charitable attitude
a considerate attitude
a sensitive attitude
a thoughtful attitude
caring parents
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Recent Examples of caring
Meredith Kile, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Poway Unified School District’s three District Classified Employees of the Year for 2025 incorporate caring and compassionate qualities while serving the district, officials said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
So many patients, consumers, health care professionals, associations, government officials and other caring people have taken time out of their day to reach out.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Their support gave me hope and reminded me of the power of a caring community.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Molly McGovern was a sweet, loving, smart, funny and caring person.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Poway Unified School District’s three District Classified Employees of the Year for 2025 incorporate caring and compassionate qualities while serving the district, officials said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
So many patients, consumers, health care professionals, associations, government officials and other caring people have taken time out of their day to reach out.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Their support gave me hope and reminded me of the power of a caring community.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caring
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For 55 years, the characters of Sesame Street have taught us how to count, how to read — and as importantly, how to be kind, empathic and compassionate.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Here’s to more humane, efficient and compassionate processes in the future crafted by politicians on both sides of the aisle.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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There is, equally, a certain childish hope that Vuong’s reader will approach him with the benevolent incomprehension of a maternal figure.—
Andrea Long Chu,
Vulture,
6 May 2025
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This allowed people to keep believing in a fundamentally benevolent government despite their experiences.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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Tips for Making Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Keep these helpful tips in mind when making homemade strawberry shortcakes.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2025
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Enter the comments section to see hints, conversation, helpful tips and creative content from other solvers.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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On social media, where content creators have been dissecting the case, some commenters have been distressingly sympathetic to Diddy’s defense.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2025
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There’s not a single sympathetic White character in the film.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Now, Barrera is concerned about the Trump administration’s dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, the agency that investigated the district.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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Future uncertain Housing advocates and providers both are concerned about the future of the trust fund.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Tesfaye’s bold and electric presence onstage and onscreen is an intriguing counterpoint to the thoughtful and soft-spoken man who sits for a chat about his movie.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Practice, Practice, Practice One of the ways that the greats prepare themselves for the biggest moments is through thoughtful preparation.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Soto should, of course, get a loving reception from the Bleacher Creatures on Friday night, no?—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Tina Knowles remembers growing up in a loving and raucous family of nine.—
Sara Sidner,
CNN Money,
11 May 2025
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“Caring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caring. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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