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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
Jenna Carlesso, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
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Emma Tucker, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
There’s just something in our clearly superior minds (not sarcasm) that doesn’t care enough to change.
—Rafael Perez, Orange County Register, 15 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Direct care is defined as the hands-on care provided to residents by nurses or nurse aides, including feeding, bathing, dressing and medication administration.
—Jenna Carlesso, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
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—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
One major concern is for children on puberty blockers who won’t be able to access hormone therapy if care stops suddenly, the doctor explained.
—Emma Tucker, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
There’s just something in our clearly superior minds (not sarcasm) that doesn’t care enough to change.
—Rafael Perez, Orange County Register, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for care
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Thank you for your attention to this matter and, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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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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Some studies raise concerns that long-term melatonin use may delay puberty in children and adolescents.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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The pullbacks in nonessential areas like restaurants and airline travel signals consumers might be turning their concerns about the economy into tighter budgets.—
Austin Denean,
Baltimore Sun,
17 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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Some Tesla shareholders have expressed worry about the situation.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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The victim’s cousin was later taken into custody, according to the victim’s uncle.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
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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Our activities promote environmental stewardship, social justice and sound governance practices.—
Suat Bakkal,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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But on two fronts, Grier continued a risky pattern that has marked his stewardship of the franchise, often to his team’s detriment.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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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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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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Her friends described seeing Jesperson on TV while watching the news, wearing an orange jumpsuit and chained up.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
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 28 Mar. 2025.
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