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
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
Led by sitcom vet Ed O’Neill and introducing TV audiences to the outrageous Sofia Vergara, the series also introduced mainstream audiences to a caring, child-raising gay couple (Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet).
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Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
16 June 2026
If Platner prevails in November, the lesson will not be that Democrats became more ideological or that Mainers stopped caring about character.
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Matthew Shelter,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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Adjective
Each beat of that scene is gentle and caring, while also tense and heartbreaking.
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Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
Led by sitcom vet Ed O’Neill and introducing TV audiences to the outrageous Sofia Vergara, the series also introduced mainstream audiences to a caring, child-raising gay couple (Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet).
—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Verb
And one of the most important parts of action and social change is to start caring about things that don’t directly affect you.
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Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
16 June 2026
If Platner prevails in November, the lesson will not be that Democrats became more ideological or that Mainers stopped caring about character.
—
Matthew Shelter,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for caring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caring
Adjective
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Family remembers Nazir Bell Bell's family described him as a bright and compassionate young man with a promising future.
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Plenty of evangelical pastors, writers, and advocates have called for and modelled a more compassionate and inclusive faith.
Verb
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Political analysts will also be closely watching the dynamic between Colombia and Venezuela.
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There are various theories, but there's a certain amount of this kind of behavior that definitely bears watching.
Adjective
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Hostile and benevolent sexism are early indicators of deeper problems.
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Amazed to discover her treasure-trove apartment, Julián also discovers his own Caribbean heritage and the lively Brooklyn community he is surrounded by, in a loveable, benevolent family-friendly feature.
Adjective
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Speaking of forget, the whole glutemaxxing trend can be helpful in reminding you to get off your butt and, well, on your butt to use your glutes.
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Seven days a week at Collister, the two homes where the weeds once were are a helpful reminder.
Adjective
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Leaders are constantly in a chronic, sympathetic-dominant state that, if not appropriately managed, can have downstream effects on their cardiovascular health, immune functioning, sleep, and even personal relationships.
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Jackson thought Colorado voters would be sympathetic to the state’s water crisis, caused by decades of drought and climate change.
Adjective
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This was Vance, very intentionally pushed to front and center by a president clearly concerned about what comes next, and who gets the blame for it.
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Americans are also concerned about personal information and AI.
Adjective
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Create an agenda that names who does what, and map the route so your thoughtful plan serves the group together.
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Over the years, Lucas and his wife have transformed the space from a simple above-ground pool into a backyard destination complete with thoughtful upgrades and finishing touches.
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David and Victoria Beckham penned Father's Day posts that doubled as an olive branch message to estranged son Brooklyn, who was included in the loving photographs despite the family rift.
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Former first lady Michelle Obama delivered a loving and heartfelt tribute to her husband at the Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony in Chicago Thursday.
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“Caring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caring. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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