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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Political analysts will also be closely watching the dynamic between Colombia and Venezuela.—
David Unsworth,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026 -
There are various theories, but there's a certain amount of this kind of behavior that definitely bears watching.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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An orphaned owl at a rescue center in New York has adopted the role of a foster parent, nursing two orphaned baby owlets and giving them parental love.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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So while Pulisic, who is nursing a calf injury, was missed, he wasn’t needed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The executive is no longer simply accepting part of a compensation package.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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That means engaging in deliberate experimentation, accepting some trial and error around service delivery, pricing, workflows, and talent models.—
Rachel Proffitt,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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There’s a lot about wanting to go back in time and change other things in my life.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
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Lyles has not given a reason for her resignation beyond wanting to spend more time with her family.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 22,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
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Flatheads aren’t built for extended chases like their streamlined cousins, preferring instead to dart out from hiding and devour unwary prey.—
Keith Sutton,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
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But Barclays is staying selective in the sector, preferring Endeavour Mining and Hochschild as both stocks trade on cheaper multiples than Fresnillo , which the analysts say is more fully valued.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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As the investigation continues, authorities are using the tragedy to urge parents to prioritize water safety by supervising young children, learning CPR and keeping emergency equipment on hand.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Mark Montefiore is executive producer, with Max Wolfond serving as supervising producer and Logan Midroni as producer for New Metric Media.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Within days of using it, my skin felt softer, looked more hydrated, and even began healing itself again.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
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This vital initiative offers a sense of normalcy and healing through play, fostering teamwork, confidence, and essential life skills.—
Michael Sandler,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Natalie’s politician father-in-law, Doug, only seems to invoke his faith for aesthetics, to flavor his political ambitions to his constituents’ liking.—
Kyley Sitton,
Washington Post,
18 June 2026
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However, there isn’t necessarily a consistent color for grass between stadiums and broadcasters, meaning pixel-peeping viewers might need to tweak their settings to their own liking for each match .—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
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“Caring (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caring%20%28for%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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