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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Recent Examples of caring
Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Surprisingly, the more caring mice dads also displayed lower levels of a gene called Agouti.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 18 Feb. 2026
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 18 Feb. 2026
Cheuk’s brand explores creativity and actively seeks out earth-caring design solutions through reimagining design and creating sustainable fashion.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Hudson is unhinged and chaotic and hilarious, and Connor is so caring.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Surprisingly, the more caring mice dads also displayed lower levels of a gene called Agouti.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
Particularly caring mice dads will groom their pups and even insulate them with their bellies against inclement weather.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 18 Feb. 2026
Cheuk’s brand explores creativity and actively seeks out earth-caring design solutions through reimagining design and creating sustainable fashion.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caring
Adjective
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Elizabeth was principled and compassionate while Jessica was carefree, outgoing and manipulative, and their clashes and crushes became a welcome distraction.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Protect your rest now, and let silence restore a clear, compassionate perspective.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Your dreams are an act of resistance to those watching at home.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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For Black artists — particularly the two Black actors standing on a global stage — hearing it in that setting, and then watching it be broadcast into homes, turned into a meme and shared on social media, carries a weight that does not disappear simply because the source lacked intent.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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At a slow, quiet and benevolent pace that blurred the lines between reality and fiction.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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The North’s decisions about prisoner exchanges were based on military calculations, not benevolent concern for Black captives.—
Drew Gilpin Faust,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Overall service was friendly, helpful, and polished.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Having mesh wire baskets on the table to help fish out ingredients from the broth that may be hard to handle with chopsticks, like a clam or a fish ball, can be helpful.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The source added that Kate is sympathetic toward Beatrice and Eugenie as a fellow mother to young children.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
24 Feb. 2026
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Other judges have been more sympathetic to the NCAA’s concern that the unique character of college sports could be harmed if players stick around for years as perpetual graduate students.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Stephan was particularly concerned about how fearful county staffers appeared to be when discussing public contracts with investigators.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Both may be useful, but consumers are frankly more concerned with dollars and cents.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Rooms can accommodate families with connecting layouts, and a thoughtful program for Little Stars includes boba tea-making classes, Hakka umbrella-painting workshops, and various Taiwanese cooking classes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The most elaborate of these suites spanned the top floors of houses and were filled with thoughtful decorations and toys.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There was choreographed dancing, a DJ, and mounted posters of Flemister where people could write loving words in colorful markers.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Lindner family released a statement following the death of Christopher Lindner, describing him as a loving, kind, Christ Jesus follower, husband, and father of four who had suffered from mental illness.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Caring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caring. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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