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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
Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Trees need care and maintenance, from mulching to pruning.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
Smith loved her family and cared deeply for Dan, but knew the situation wasn’t fair to either of them.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 29 June 2025
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Noun
Rosalina's detention has left her children traumatized and without the daily care and love that only a mother can give.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Trees need care and maintenance, from mulching to pruning.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
Verb
Robust turf growth is often able to shrug off occasional grub pressure, so care well for your lawn by supplying necessary nutrients and water.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
Smith loved her family and cared deeply for Dan, but knew the situation wasn’t fair to either of them.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for care
Noun
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Other issues such as the Iran strike commanded far more attention.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Borden was eventually acquitted of the crimes, but the brutal nature of the murders attracted nationwide attention and contributed to Borden’s place in popular culture.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
8 July 2025
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Senate Republicans also added a $25 billion fund to help rural hospitals after some GOP senators expressed concern about how they could be affected by the change to provider taxes.—
July 1,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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Reports on Monday showed that Russia had amassed some 50,000 troops on Ukraine's northern border near the Sumy region, sparking concerns that Putin could be planning another major offensive.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Their visits to the ophthalmologist are now every six months, but Maggie admits the worry never quite fades.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Meanwhile, there was hand-wringing in the NASCAR garage over headlines about high crime and worries about whether the Cup Series cars would be able to have a good show on such a narrow course.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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The two men exited their vehicle and were taken into ICE custody on June 13 around 6:45 a.m.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Detectives spoke with the suspect, who is not in custody at this time, police said.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 July 2025
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His stewardship of the state during the COVID-19 pandemic was roundly criticized as overreach by Republicans with some municipal leaders ignoring business shutdown orders.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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Trade chips Under the stewardship of president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford and general manager Patrik Allvin, the Canucks have generally been an aggressive team on the trade market.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Girls may, for example, struggle with time management, daydreaming or being a chatterbox and are more likely to be diagnosed with the primarily inattentive type of ADHD over the hyperactive type.—
Daliah Singer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 July 2025
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In 2010, Richardson and his brother, Nick, co-founded the performance management company AIM-FOR and created an online mental health support hub, called the Safety Net, which offers information and help on a range of issues from stress to bereavement.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Here’s how to catch the upcoming celestial sights: When to watch full moon in July in California The seventh full moon of 2025 will reach peak illumination at 1:36 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, according to online calendar Time and Date.—
Hannah Poukish
July 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 July 2025
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Both of the above, said a handful of high-profile newsmakers the Herald asked to watch the show and informally review it.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
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However, out of an abundance of caution, the FBI asks that the public avoid the area if possible.—
Dan Gooding
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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There was residual smoke in the aircraft and the situation was declared an emergency out of an abundance of caution, Delta said.—
July 7,
CBS News,
7 July 2025
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“Care.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/care. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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