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
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
That’s the beauty of being young and brash and not caring what others think.
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Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
17 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).
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Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Verb
Happy Father’s Day to fathers everywhere — birth fathers, stepfathers, adoptive and foster fathers, grandfathers, and all of you caring men who mentor children and fill the role of absent dads.
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Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
That’s the beauty of being young and brash and not caring what others think.
—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caring
Adjective
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Weeks’ mother described her daughter as passionate about music and justice, witty and compassionate.
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Such a bond occurs when a judge grants a compassionate release for inmates who are in failing health and no longer a threat to the community.
Verb
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Among the celebrities watching from VIP boxes were Shakira and Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham.
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With a holiday weekend around the corner, most people are thinking about watching fireworks or sitting out on the beach.
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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The suggestion that the president is in-the-know about what the chairman would like to do with rates is unlikely to be helpful.
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The piece from Ginexi linked above contains helpful advice and some short examples about halfway down the page.
Adjective
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The most remarkable performance in the film, however, may be that of real-life counselor Annette Deao, whose firm hand and sympathetic guidance lend Union County its stoic nature.
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Ever since Hayden Herrera published her landmark biography of Frida in 1983, Kahlo has been perceived as a sympathetic figure.
Adjective
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Avard grew concerned that the Chinese bottled water company Nongfu Spring, which purchased a more than 375,000 square-foot industrial property in Nashua in 2025, would begin to exert influence over the local political process.
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Still, by adding Brown, the 76ers won’t have to be as concerned if Embiid’s health continues to be an issue.
Adjective
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High ceilings and generous proportions create volume, while thoughtful transitions blur the lines between interior and exterior, extending daily life beyond the home’s four walls.
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The bold contrast calls for thoughtful choices of wall color.
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Jones’s mother, Sarah, had a habit of moving everywhere her sons lived—sometimes loving, often angry.
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Reynolds was a loving mother of two, according to Facebook photos cited by the Charlotte Observer.
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“Caring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caring. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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