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
Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
The service The place is small enough that the staff knows your name, but feels familial and caring, not overbearing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Aria Bendix, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Moss spoke with The Baltimore Sun about why the Triple Crown calendar hasn’t budged, why that might soon change and why trainers have started caring more in recent years.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026
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Adjective
McCord recommends a gentle palette of pastel pinks and blues for this sign to mirror their calm, caring, and nurturing personality.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
The service The place is small enough that the staff knows your name, but feels familial and caring, not overbearing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
Three of the 18 cases were doctors caring directly for an infected patient.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Moss spoke with The Baltimore Sun about why the Triple Crown calendar hasn’t budged, why that might soon change and why trainers have started caring more in recent years.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caring
Adjective
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Similarly, while conversational agents can reflect compassionate language, genuine compassion comes from a place of concern.—
Steve D. Klein,
STAT,
14 May 2026
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Advice on relationships, family, work and everyday life with practical, compassionate guidance and a touch of humor.—
R Eric Thomas,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The show’s characters idled away their time watching programs like Years of Our Days to Live.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Severe storms are expected Monday evening into overnight across the Kansas City region, and while that’s forecasters’ main concern, the National Weather Service is also watching a conditional chance for a few thunderstorms to pop up near the Kansas-Missouri line mid-afternoon.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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The overflow doctor had benevolent eyes and doughy cheeks, like fresh loaves of bread.—
Nami Mun,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
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That’s particularly noteworthy with sloths, with faces configured in a permanently benevolent expression.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Hundreds of shoppers gave them a five-star rating, with many praising their helpful arch support.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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One of the easiest ways to be helpful without overstepping is to check in about small but important logistics.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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The Genius Group was Goldschmied’s dream coming true, combining his deep human personality and sympathetic spirit to share ideas and projects all while supporting the young and emerging talent.—
Maria Cristina Pavarini,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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The idea is to appear sympathetic to well-meaning people whose attention lapsed momentarily, forgetting that their picnic spot was also a concert venue.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Anne and Henry got updates on her, but Anne was very concerned with her.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Hollywood’s actors and writers unions, after winning AI protections in bargaining with studios, remain concerned about the potential misuse of the tech.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Some of these requirements include free and fair elections, the rule of law, an independent judiciary, equal rights, separation of powers, accountability of leaders, political pluralism, a free press, majority rule tempered by minority rights and thoughtful citizen participation.—
Steven D. Reske,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The always eminently watchable Rebecca Hall (The Man I Love, TV’s The Beauty) both anchors and buoys the tonally irregular but consistently thoughtful and compelling sci-fi comedy-drama The End of It, a feature debut for Catalan writer-director Maria Martinez Bayona.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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With her gentle demeanor, Suzette is sure to bring warmth and joy to any loving home.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
23 May 2026
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However, true luxury is—or should be—about taking time, connecting with people, learning, laughing, and loving.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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“Caring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caring. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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