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
Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 23 Dec. 2025
Virginia Beach was the only Southern spot to make the top five most caring cities.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025
Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
Wear your 2026 glasses and hat without caring about what others have to say.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 29 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
His guardian describes him as happy, active, intelligent, talkative, caring, protective, tall for his age.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 23 Dec. 2025
Virginia Beach was the only Southern spot to make the top five most caring cities.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025
Verb
The quality of caring from medical professionals or family matters a lot.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
Wear your 2026 glasses and hat without caring about what others have to say.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caring
Adjective
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These metrics, Cherry notes, help illustrate how meaningful, clear, and compassionate communication can be for families during a difficult time.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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Your compassionate touch keeps excitement alive without overextending anyone involved.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Explore its extreme landscapes during the day on a scenic drive before watching the stars put on a show at night.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Here, there's a skin-crawling effect to watching the story unfold onstage.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Sandy Rabins, who led AnimAID efforts to help those in the animation industry affected by the 2025 LA wildfires, will receive the June Foray Award for benevolent impact to the animation community.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
5 Jan. 2026
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Not like a drunk way but like a benevolent alien who couldn’t believe that this planet had donuts.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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However, bottom watering may be especially helpful when trying to fully rehydrate very dry potting soil.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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ChatGPT may be a helpful tool to answer questions about complex subjects, but users should verify the accuracy of that information before submitting it to the California labor board.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Andrew begins to feel both sympathetic and longing for Millie and leaves Nina for the maid.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Although its questions framed the scandal with wording sympathetic to Republicans, the survey suggests the GOP sees an opening that could drag down Democrats.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The boy's father, identified as Jacob Sunday by the outlet, along with several other concerned parents, went to the school that same day to speak with the principal.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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As a former librarian, Austin is concerned about censorship calls from across both sides of the aisle.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Some parents carefully vetted and chose thoughtful names to add to the birth certificate, while others undoubtedly may have selected them on a whim or as a result of losing a bet.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Soft, breathable materials and thoughtful construction have made the silhouette way more wearable, offering a happy medium between your comfiest sneakers and your dressiest pumps.—
Nina Derwin,
Glamour,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Schlossberg will be remembered as a passionate environmental journalist, curious author, and loving mother, wife, daughter, and friend.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
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Her son Sebastian announced her death on her Instagram account, penning a loving tribute to the socialite and jewelry designer.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Caring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caring. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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