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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
James Factora, Them., 28 Mar. 2025
Trump cares enormously about deference to his power.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 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
If anything, becoming a weird little guy, by my definition, is about rejecting the despair that leads down those kinds of regressive paths, and daring to care about something, even — and perhaps especially — if that something might seem kind of dumb or trivial to the outside world.
—James Factora, Them., 28 Mar. 2025
Trump cares enormously about deference to his power.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for care
Noun
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However, can the Board of Tesla get Elon to refocus his attentions primarily on Tesla?—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Those accomplishments caught a Sacramento State coach’s attention and he was eventually offered a scholarship and financial aid to attend and train at the university.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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Their offices were among 20 across the county that received letters last week from the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission expressing concern that their hiring practices actively recruiting minorities and women amount to reverse discrimination.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2025
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And as spring break trips and summer vacations draw near, stories of green-card and visa holders being detained have sparked new concerns about traveling.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2025
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Some Tesla shareholders have expressed worry about the situation.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Last Friday, James Bergeron, the acting under secretary at the Education Department, sent a letter to colleges attempting to allay their worries about the layoffs.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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White was arrested for the murder the following month and is currently in custody serving a nine-year sentence for gun charges.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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As if that weren’t enough, Swift is also allegedly involved in a difficult custody situation involving her godson with actress Jaime King and filmmaker Kyle Newman.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
21 Mar. 2025
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Under his stewardship, Le Bon Marché underwent a significant renovation, expanding its floor area by 43,000 square feet.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Specific amounts were recorded not because God needed their money, but because the people needed to show their commitment to the vision and because stewardship demands accountability.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Simultaneously, computer vision provides real-time awareness of cityscapes, improving traffic management, security monitoring, and autonomous service delivery.—
Cathy Hackl,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Icahn is not a micro-manager and trusts his people and management to execute effectively.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Fans will get to see Ariana Grande's take on the number in a reprise in Wicked: For Good, which hits theaters on Nov. 21, but for now, fans can watch Erivo's version on Peacock, where Wicked is currently streaming.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Only Hulu subscribers can watch the film on the platform.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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But other reports on consumer sentiment and retail sales have revealed rising caution from consumers.—
Damian J. Troise and Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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One of the main topics of discussion included a real-word anecdote that speaks to the caution companies and individuals must take in handling this new technology.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Care.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/care. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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