as in compassionate
having or showing concern for the well-being of others
There are many caring people in the community.
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as in watching
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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caring relationships
supportive relationships
meaningful relationships
healthy relationships
positive relationships
close relationships
a caring attitude
a compassionate attitude
a charitable attitude
a considerate attitude
a sensitive attitude
a thoughtful attitude
caring parents
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Recent Examples of caring
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Horses come to the nonprofit from around the country, and the rescue works to find caring adopters.
—Dana Cadey, The Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2025
Finding common ground despite censors For her part, Ms. Wang also found a caring, empathetic environment on RedNote, which in China is known for having predominantly female users with higher levels of education.
—Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 Jan. 2025
Help kids become more empathetic with these approaches: Incorporate caring language into play: Playtime is a powerful opportunity to teach values in a natural, low-stakes environment.
—Alana Bracken, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
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Curiosity shows spirit, caring and forward-thinking.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Horses come to the nonprofit from around the country, and the rescue works to find caring adopters.
—Dana Cadey, The Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2025
Finding common ground despite censors For her part, Ms. Wang also found a caring, empathetic environment on RedNote, which in China is known for having predominantly female users with higher levels of education.
—Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 Jan. 2025
Help kids become more empathetic with these approaches: Incorporate caring language into play: Playtime is a powerful opportunity to teach values in a natural, low-stakes environment.
—Alana Bracken, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caring
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Beyond his incredible work as an actor, Mason is a genuinely kind and compassionate individual who fosters a spirit of acceptance and collaboration in our theatre program.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
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Be calm, be compassionate, be creative, be careful.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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The benevolent master of ceremonies left a care kit beneath each audience member's seat for the nearly four-hour show.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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In Thai Buddhist lore, these trees, thousands of which spike Koh Samui, are home to benevolent spirits, says political scientist Pavin Chachavalpongpun, from the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at Japan’s Kyoto University.—
Ronan O'Connell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Feb. 2025
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Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. CNN — The future of Ukraine.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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Potential longevity benefits Studies suggest that calorie restriction (without malnutrition) may promote longevity by reducing oxidative stress (an imbalance of harmful free radicals and helpful antioxidants) and inflammation.4 5.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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Trump has appointed a crypto-friendly cabinet and sympathetic regulators at the Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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And her attempts at a pseudo love affair with Matt Damon’s sympathetic Allied officer always feels more theoretical than palpable.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
15 Mar. 2025
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While many consumers believe that strong privacy laws protect their data, 68% of consumers globally are still somewhat or very concerned about their privacy online, and 57% of consumers agree that AI poses a significant threat to their privacy.—
Jodi Daniels,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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What to Know The NBC News poll, released Sunday, shows that while Trump's overall approval rating of 47 percent is among the highest ever scores for him as president, voters are concerned about the state of the economy.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Searching for a thoughtful gift for your mother-in-law who has everything?—
Brie Schwartz,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2025
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The thoughtful renovation opened a new chapter for a mother and her three kids.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
19 Mar. 2025
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Also in series-regular roles, Way will portray Brina, Reggie’s loving and supportive fiancée who sees the documentary as an opportunity to advance her stardom; Hall will portray Carmelo, Reggie and Monica’s son, a high schooler who has grown up in the shadow of Reggie’s football career.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025
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Tipperary is a loving and loveable dog, cuddly and affectionate.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Caring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caring. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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