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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As Clark stood with her family at midcourt, USC players and coaches sat on their bench minutes after their loss and watched highlights of Clark’s greatest moments at Iowa.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025 -
More Pro Wrestling: WWE News: John Cena Demands Elimination Chamber Spot Having watched the match between Rhodes and Owens, there is no surprise that both wrestlers are roughed up, to put it lightly.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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Newsweek spoke to nurse Meagan Vanzant, who appears in the back of the video wearing blue scrubs and glasses, about the highs and lows of their roles.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Dennis admits to an obsession with twins and to nursing a Parent Trap-esque fantasy as a child to stave off loneliness.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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Adams is not the only politician who has been charged with accepting bribes from a foreign country.—
Nick Akerman,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2025
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But by the end of season four, Maddie had all but accepted an offer to work at a independent publishing house in New York City.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
6 Feb. 2025
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However, not wanting to disappoint its canine guests, the shop offered an alternative: ham.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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It’s designed for those who want powerful, clear audio with a rich surround sound experience.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
30 Jan. 2025
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Memorials preferred to First Congregational United Church of Christ or McLeod County Historical Society.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Trump typically prefers the sledgehammer to the scalpel.—
Patricia Lopez,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Summary: This position will supervise and lead a team of engineering and environmental subject matter experts who perform detailed review of environmental and financial documents related to infrastructure project scopes and planning.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2025
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Initial meetings should be supervised, and if the elder dog is becoming agitated, they should be separated or distracted before trying again later.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Red Storm way St. John’s made only three 3-pointers and missed 14 of 31 free throws, but defense and rebounding led the way — just the way Pitino likes it.—
Ralph D. Russo,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
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That’s ultimately the part of acting that Kelce likes the most.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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Manchester City has enjoyed an identical win rate in the Premier League.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Broncos will now enjoy their second bye of the season.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 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 12 Feb. 2025.
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