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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Paramount+ Essential Plan subscribers can watch new episodes the following day.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025 -
The streamer’s customers watched more than 94 billion hours on Netflix in the second half of last year, a 5% increase year over year, according to its latest Engagement Report sharing data on what people watched on from July-December 2024.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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That’s so her milk won’t be wasted nursing her children.—
Michael Freeman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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What's next: The company and the court will face an uphill climb to nurse the company back to health in an environment where investors have soured on electric vehicles and companies have pulled back on their EV plans.—
Michael Flaherty,
Axios,
19 Feb. 2025
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On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Hamas had refused to accept a proposal from Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, which would extend the ceasefire to April 20, through both the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and the Jewish holiday of Passover.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau began accepting complaints about rental debt collection in August 2023.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2025
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Companies want expertise without long-term commitments, and that means leadership structures are evolving.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The lack of transparency tells some experts and even some far-right activists who support Trump that things aren't going as well as the White House wants.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Ignoring you – Walking away with their favorite toy instead of engaging. Avoidance – A dog who usually follows you everywhere may suddenly prefer another room.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The community offers a selection of move-in-ready villas for those eager to settle in quickly, as well as customizable homesites for buyers who prefer to build from the ground up.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
2 Mar. 2025
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Instead of hospital beds, jail cells or the streets, Carroll Respite provides structured, medically supervised care for vulnerable individuals.—
Leslie Simmons,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2025
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The restoration was supervised by Ross Lipman and Jillian Borders, in consultation with Burnett.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2025
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Of course, leather isn’t the only option out there for those who like the simplicity of a tote bag.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Some teams might like Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
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Cox, 60, enjoyed some solo time in the water in a black bikini, while Coco, 20, relaxed on a towel.—
Jane LaCroix,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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Attendees will enjoy photo opportunities, an official gift bag from the watch party, a selection of hors d’oeuvres from Wolfgang Puck Catering, and wine from Clarendelle & Domaine Clarence Dillon.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Care (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/care%20%28for%29. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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