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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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 -
General Beauregard Lee made his prediction at 7:30 a.m. EST on Sunday, Feb. 2. How to listen and watch to General Beauregard Lee's 2025 Groundhog Day forecast Dauset Trails Nature Center will livestream General Beauregard Lee's forecast on its Facebook Page.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
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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The pair are accused by prosecutors of accepting bribes from David and Andy Duong before the 2022 mayoral election, in the form of $95,000 in direct payments and negative campaign mailers against Thao’s opponent, Loren Taylor.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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All sales are final on purchases made on or after January 30, 2025. Returns can be done for purchases made before January 30, 2025, only until February 12, 2025 Gift cards will be accepted through February 12, 2025.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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Concrete balconies with railings A condo with concrete balconies with railings implies the association lacks funding to renovate and install ones with glass, a modern look owners want these days. 3.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
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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Abraham Ahmad Aidan Alan Albert Alec Alex Alfred Allan Alvin Anderson Andre Antonio Angelo Angus Anton Arnold Avery Unique Boy Names That Start With A Some parents prefer unique boy names over popular or classic options.—
Stephanie Kasulka,
Parents,
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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That’s ultimately the part of acting that Kelce likes the most.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
5 Feb. 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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In the intervening eight years, Jenny Lewis has enjoyed a successful solo career; she will be rejoined at Just Like Heaven — and other tour dates to follow — by bandmates Blake Sennett, Pierre De Reeder and Jason Boesel.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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Choose between 40 premade meals each week, which are shipped directly to your door, then simply reheat and enjoy.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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