as in watches
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 cares
Sometimes there is a fine line between being a hero or a bum, but Dave has been able to negotiate that line, because players trust him, and the players know that Dave cares about them and their families.
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Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
Not that Slusser cares or is interested because her moral high horse is far too tall to allow for much research, but Hentges was non-tendered by the Cleveland Guardians after the 2025 season.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
While Syd cares deeply about the restaurant, Richie’s entire sense of self-worth and identity is completely intertwined with it.
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Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Quote of the Day Two simple words that showed just how much Cristiano Ronaldo still cares about being the best.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The company cares about people too.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
SpongeBob has a strong work ethic and cares about working hard and putting forth a good effort, no matter the outcome.
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Liz Regalia,
Parents,
23 June 2026
If any potential offer is matched, who cares?
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James Mirtle,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Nobody cares until their 19-year-old child is sentenced to a 7-year minimum mandatory prison sentence on a drug charge, and shipped north.
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Gerard S. Williams,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2026
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
Not that Slusser cares or is interested because her moral high horse is far too tall to allow for much research, but Hentges was non-tendered by the Cleveland Guardians after the 2025 season.
—
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
While Syd cares deeply about the restaurant, Richie’s entire sense of self-worth and identity is completely intertwined with it.
—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Quote of the Day Two simple words that showed just how much Cristiano Ronaldo still cares about being the best.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The company cares about people too.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
SpongeBob has a strong work ethic and cares about working hard and putting forth a good effort, no matter the outcome.
—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
23 June 2026
If any potential offer is matched, who cares?
—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Nobody cares until their 19-year-old child is sentenced to a 7-year minimum mandatory prison sentence on a drug charge, and shipped north.
—
Gerard S. Williams,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cares
watches
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As per the press release, a standard, low-cost USB camera watches the material.
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Someone pulls a trend report, watches a handful of viral videos, skims a research deck, maybe sits in on one focus group, and from that thin base builds a campaign meant to represent an entire community.
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“Cares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cares. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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