1
as in watching
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
will you care for the lawn while we're gone?
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2
as in administering (to)
to attend to the needs and comforts of
he is caring for his mother while she's sick
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3
as in accepting
to have a favorable opinion of
I don't really care for what you're doing with that dog
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4
as in wanting
to wish to have
I don't particularly care for rice cereal, but I'll eat it
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5
as in preferring
to show partiality toward
she generally doesn't care for war movies
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caring (for)
Verb
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That’s all fine and dandy, but watching these two numbskulls, like Pinky and the Brain with lobotomies, try to take down Tamra is not fun.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025 -
One thing that occurred to me watching this was that the band started in 1973 and then The Truth About De-Evolution movie comes out in 1976.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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No, those aren’t the definitions the Eagles are accepting at this point.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Homan was recorded by the FBI in September 2024 accepting a bag with $50,000 in it as part of an undercover FBI operation, according to multiple news reports.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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From there, Towanda pressed Tamar about not wanting to film with the group, a question Tamar brushed off, hinting that her sisters already knew the reason why.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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That was Ric consciously wanting to challenge the listeners.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
26 Sep. 2025
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Typically, Johnson shies away from bolder colors, preferring pastels, neutrals like black and brown, or metallics for her red-carpet appearances.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
26 Sep. 2025
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For those preferring a zero-proof experience, a garden mocktail session ($25 per person) will teach participants how to make non-alcoholic drinks with homegrown ingredients, while a home barista masterclass ($25 per person) shares the fundamentals of brewing the best espresso at home.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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The assistant chief counsel leads a legal team by supervising attorneys, giving legal advice and representing the department.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Sage Cotugno serves as supervising director.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And social director Kassidy Silva bashfully admitted to liking Tabi nails with the peeking-through-hands emoji.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
24 Sep. 2025
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No matter how meritless the lawsuit (for example, the Times suit boils down to simply not liking the coverage), several companies settled in order to curry favor.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Emily Warren, a state deputy transportation secretary, emailed the Tesla public-policy staffer and top officials at two other state agencies overseeing autonomous vehicles, citing concern over public misconceptions about Tesla’s Bay Area plans.—
Chris Kirkham,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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These two cities are already home to offices overseeing business in the Americas and the Middle East.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Near the banks and couture shops of the city’s Bahnhofstrasse, the Münsterhof market stands out for its high-quality goods and after-work crowds enjoying glühwein in an elegant, covered bar.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 2025
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Following the ceremony, the newlyweds and their guests mingled during a cocktail hour before enjoying a three-course dinner.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Caring (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caring%20%28for%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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