1
as in concern
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble
a growing solicitude over the possible results of the criminal investigation
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2
as in carefulness
attention accompanied by protectiveness and responsibility
she shows much more solicitude toward her aging parents than any of her siblings do
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Recent Examples of solicitude
Nature has made this a necessity: Without constant care and solicitude, an infant will die.
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Roxana Robinson, TIME, 18 July 2024
This idea will add the inducements of philanthropy to those of patriotism, to heighten the solicitude which all considerate and good men must feel for the event.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 30 May 2024
That’s surely what accounts for the solicitude that the cryptocurrency industry has been receiving from Congress.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024
That may account for the thrust of many early corporate statements about the Hamas attack, which tended to express solicitude for Israeli employees and their families and reiterate commitment to the Israeli market.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2023
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Roxana Robinson, TIME, 18 July 2024
This idea will add the inducements of philanthropy to those of patriotism, to heighten the solicitude which all considerate and good men must feel for the event.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 30 May 2024
That’s surely what accounts for the solicitude that the cryptocurrency industry has been receiving from Congress.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024
That may account for the thrust of many early corporate statements about the Hamas attack, which tended to express solicitude for Israeli employees and their families and reiterate commitment to the Israeli market.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicitude
Noun
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That’s a major concern for media as advertisers review budgets.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Now, in the case of the United States, there’s no concern whatsoever with what anybody thinks on the outside.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Orr’s study also found that even as silence about climate change can spiral into deeper fears of speaking out, speaking about the issue can drive a spiral toward further discussion and action — and that individual conversations can play a surprisingly large role.—
Saul Elbein,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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Hayes said he’s had to take a leave of absence from his job over the fear of what might happen to his family.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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His unwavering faith, kindness, and dedication to serving others have left an indelible mark on all who knew him.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Sure, the product is important, but kindness—the opposite of rudeness and apathy—is what keeps them coming back.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Consumer sentiment fell sharply in April, marking the fourth consecutive month of declines, as an intensifying trade war fueled anxiety over American jobs and rising inflation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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For the next year, Munn battled postpartum anxiety.—
Danielle Pergament,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Vatican May Have Ever So Slightly Softened Its Stance on Trans People Doctrine chief Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández discussed the viability of gender dysphoria, while still condemning gender-affirming care, in a speech at a theological conference in Cologne in February, CNN reports.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
21 Apr. 2025
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Despite the care taken, those ready-to-wear initial papal vestments didn't always do the trick.—
Christopher Watson,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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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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Even when upheaval isn’t imminent within your organization, broad societal and economic shifts can create a sense of unease, as external stressors inevitably impact workplace morale.—
Michael McFall,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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What is new, however, is the atmosphere of unease ushered in by Donald Trump’s return to power.—
Alex Ashley,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Solicitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicitude. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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