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as in attention
strict attentiveness to what one is doing
reading the report with more care the second time, she detected several errors
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as in concern
attention accompanied by protectiveness and responsibility
that's an extremely valuable violin, so handle it with care
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as in carefulness
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger
take care while crossing the street
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as in worry
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble
on vacation, without a care in the world
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as in custody
responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something
while you're under my care, you'll do as you're told
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as in stewardship
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
you'll have care of the project from its beginning to its completion
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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
she stepped up and took over the care of the bank after her father retired
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as in to watch
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 care
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
But as recent events have shown, care shouldn’t stop there.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Lynn Steger Strong, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2025
Noonan said the Pope cared deeply for all his people and highlighted a moment of his last meeting with Pope Francis in Rome.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2025
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Noun
One homeowner suffered a minor injury and refused medical care, according to officials.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
But as recent events have shown, care shouldn’t stop there.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
Neither my husband nor I cared about the state of her face or clothing.
—Lynn Steger Strong, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2025
Noonan said the Pope cared deeply for all his people and highlighted a moment of his last meeting with Pope Francis in Rome.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for care
Noun
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Meanwhile Harris Dickinson, 28 gained attention with his role in 2024’s erotic thriller film Babydoll, playing a young intern who has a tumultuous relationship with his CEO, portrayed by Nicole Kidman.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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And his angry Instagram reaction to fans’ social media accounts picking up on his words spoke of a man who cannot live with the attention but cannot live without it.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The arrests came after town halls across the country have become heated, as constituents from both parties expressed concern over President Donald Trump's swift and far-reaching staffing cuts.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The lack of transparency about the process has created concerns among trade experts that politically connected firms might be winning carve-outs behind closed doors.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
22 Apr. 2025
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This is important because lower yields can help the economy and are the typical bond reaction during worries about economic growth.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Bits and pieces to friends, tender moments and worries to others.—
Kristina Goetz,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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Darvish remains in custody at the John J. Benoit Detention Center, with his bail set at $1 million, according to police.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Jamison Wagner, 40, was taken into custody Saturday morning by the FBI Albuquerque and the ATF Phoenix Field Division, according to Patel and the Department of Justice.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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The White House remains committed to the stewardship and preservation of its historic grounds.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Apr. 2025
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By prioritizing sustainable infrastructure, the industry can pave the way for a future where technological progress and environmental stewardship go hand in hand.—
Chris Sharp,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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To avoid these pitfalls, companies need to treat office redesign as a change management project—not just a facilities project.—
Ryan Anderson,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Trump and Zuckerberg have a complicated history, with the president being critical of the Silicon Valley CEO's management of online censorship, which culminated in a ban from Meta platforms after the January 6 riots.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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About 75 residents were present spread out among the historic church’s wooden pews to watch the event.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
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Gowan’s motivation to provide free allergy-safe meals after Helene stemmed from watching television coverage of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.—
Sara Murphy,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
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Our only word of caution: Those memories and videos live on.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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Larson led 411 of 500 laps during a race that had just one natural caution.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Care.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/care. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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