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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
Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 27 Mar. 2025
The phrases in her reel emphasize this idea by showing that babies need extra care.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
My other friends didn't care and split the bill evenly.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In 2022, she was named the newest campaign face for the skin care brand Ole Henriksen.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 27 Mar. 2025
The phrases in her reel emphasize this idea by showing that babies need extra care.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Verb
Acosta's family remembers her as a kind and caring person who loved to travel and had a dog named Murphy Brown.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
My other friends didn't care and split the bill evenly.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for care
Noun
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The story quickly gained attention, including from former NFL star Antonio Brown.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2025
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Amid dizzying changes caused by a warming climate and global attention, Greenlanders don’t want to have to choose between embracing the future and honoring their heritage.—
Erin Mendell,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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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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Southeast Side resident Anne Holcomb emphasized a sense of urgency as worries grow in her community about the environmental impacts of a PsiQuantum computing facility that will be built in the area.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Uncontrollable feelings of worry, unease, nervousness, and fear characterize anxiety disorders.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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According to a press statement from the department, 31-year-old Demetria Spence was taken into custody on Tuesday (April 1) and charged with transmitting a false public alarm.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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He was taken into custody without incident, and authorities seized his backpack and suitcase.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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The employees said cuts, which have hit the agency’s recreation, wildlife, IT and other divisions, show the Trump administration is shifting the agency’s focus away from environmental stewardship and toward industry and firefighting.—
Mark Olalde,
ProPublica,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Sullivan joined Athlete Advantage, a Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) sports management company, as CEO in 2024.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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While at Black Bear, Redmon expanded the company’s management arm.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Then watch The Pitt (Max) Photo: Max This is the year’s best medical procedural and the Second Coming of a ’90s TV procedural, reborn in the guise of a streaming show.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
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Though the private sector is also guilty of failure here, the public nature of so much political behavior means the folly is be particularly observable when watching political leaders.—
Nate Bennett,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Streaming services, too, continue to err on the side of caution, attempting to balance artistic freedom, commercial success, and public sensibilities.—
Viren Naidu,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2025
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Err on the side of caution, all three experts agree, and move on.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Care.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/care. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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