1
as in to watch
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
will you care for the lawn while we're gone?
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2
as in to nurse
to attend to the needs and comforts of
he is caring for his mother while she's sick
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3
as in to accept
to have a favorable opinion of
I don't really care for what you're doing with that dog
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4
as in to want
to wish to have
I don't particularly care for rice cereal, but I'll eat it
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5
as in to prefer
to show partiality toward
she generally doesn't care for war movies
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for care (for)
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Starting with former Bank of Canada and former Bank of England boss Carney watching a hockey game in a Team Canada jersey, the 60-second spot for the incumbent Liberal Party then see Myers stride into frame to greet Donald Trump‘s new tariff and trade war nemesis.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
22 Mar. 2025 -
Columbia's response is being closely watched by other schools that became flashpoints for pro-Palestinian protests last year.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2025
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At this historical moment, middle- and upper-class European women were increasingly urged to nurse their own babies for growing fear that wet nurses—usually of lower social rank, and sometimes another race—contributed to infant mortality.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
13 Mar. 2025
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With Concerning Elbow Injury Rafael Devers Injury: Alex Cora Gives Concerning Update On Red Sox Star Devers has been nursing a shoulder injury which hampered him in 2024.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Depending on the decisions in cases brought by publications, OpenAI could be cornered into accepting pricey licensing deals.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2025
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New York declined to accept the first two hammers, cutting the team’s lead to a single point, before Horschel’s long putt snaked into the hole at the 14th to give Atlanta a dramatic lead.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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Jukebox Broadway musicals need conflict and the evil suits at Capitol Records are a perennial villain for artists who just want to be themselves.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Now, an expert in military manpower at RAND wants to see the services shift their focus from quantity to quality.—
Cory Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Mar. 2025
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People may prefer egg substitutes for many reasons.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Mar. 2025
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Our tasters unanimously preferred the syrup that used the most ripe bananas.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Mar. 2025
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And another question: Isn’t anyone supervising the people who design these things?—
Jim Alexander,
Orange County Register,
14 Mar. 2025
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Environmental Protection Agency staff members across the country have been told by supervisors they are prohibited from communicating with grantee partners they are supposed to supervise and monitor, according to multiple sources inside the EPA and others working directly with the agency.—
MaryAlice Parks,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Wildcats like to push the pace and light up the scoreboard, having been held under 73 points just seven times all season.—
Tobias Bass,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Finn likes to sit with Amato, who works from home – on his Pottery Barn kids sofa, which is personalized with his name.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA TODAY,
23 Mar. 2025
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Located on the southern side of Kauai, beachgoers at Poipu enjoy snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters, as well as boogie boarding, surfing and wading in the ocean.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Some of our favorite celebrity couples popped out to enjoy their significant other, happily ushering in the new season.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Care (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/care%20%28for%29. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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