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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
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
The Appropriations Committee last week recommended a $55.7 billion two-year budget that invests in K-12 schools, child care and other social services — but would require Connecticut to legally exceed the cap by $215 million.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2025
Tim Spiers, New York Times, 1 May 2025
What if a museum stopped assuming its older patrons cared only about benches in galleries and art history lectures?
—Eric Crosby, Artforum, 1 May 2025
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Noun
What Yale New Haven Health is doing Yale New Haven Health brought in cybersecurity firm Mandiant to assist with the investigation and said a rapid response helped contain the incident and prevent any disruption to patient care.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
The Appropriations Committee last week recommended a $55.7 billion two-year budget that invests in K-12 schools, child care and other social services — but would require Connecticut to legally exceed the cap by $215 million.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2025
Verb
Inter had sat in two perfectly acceptable banks of four to protect their two-goal advantage, but Yamal cared not for defensive structures.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 1 May 2025
What if a museum stopped assuming its older patrons cared only about benches in galleries and art history lectures?
—Eric Crosby, Artforum, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for care
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Plus, no matter who's involved, humans have a natural tendency to pay close attention to danger and threats, especially if those threats have lurked without detection for so long.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Their efforts paid off in 1986, when their case caught the attention of Ed and Lorraine.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Cost of living and climate concerns outweighed culture wars Australian voters put their faith in Albanese’s plans for tackling the high cost of living and climate change over Dutton’s Trump-style ideological approach, which at times did not appear to be backed by policy proposals.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Tomatoes distributed to three U.S. states have been recalled due to concerns about possible salmonella contamination.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Another request that was also denied spelled out similar worries.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2025
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But that worry has gone into overdrive upon learning that Carlos’ body was found in the Truckee River.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2025
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After that, Miguel dropped Paola off at her friend's house in Durham and later that day, Paola's friend dropped her back off at the Raleigh residence where she was taken into custody.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2025
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Omar was taken into custody immediately, with The New Republic reporting that he was deported to Mexico shortly after.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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His stewardship of the economy was once one of his and his party’s advantages, but the public no longer views it positively.—
Christian Paz,
Vox,
2 May 2025
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In a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted last week, just 36 percent of respondents approved of Trump's economic stewardship—the lowest level across both of his presidential terms.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Which is already more than can be said for Rockies management right about now.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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Tim Manley, former grizzly bear management specialist for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, says human-bear encounters have also increased as populations expand and move closer to human settlements.—
Benjamin Alva Polley,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2025
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The pontiff fell silent and watched as the crowd, now covered by a massive plastic cocoon in the downpour, joined the choir in spontaneous choruses of Alleluia.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2025
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But who could argue with that rotation policy watching Spurs play like this?—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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The central bank’s caution could lead to more conflict between the Fed and the Trump administration.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2025
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Judges do that in an abundance of caution to ensure every potential connection is explored to find jurors without conflicts who can be fair and impartial.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN Money,
6 May 2025
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“Care.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/care. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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