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
But Scarlet cares not for eternal peace.
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Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
There’s somebody who’s watching and cares just because of the nature of the camera.
—Terry Terrones, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
The family cares about the person.
—Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Chiasson said Vrabel clearly cares about the players and is consistent.
—Vic Tafur, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
There is no question in my mind that employees who believe that their employer genuinely cares about them are more satisfied and, therefore, are more productive workers.
—Dan Amos, Time, 4 Feb. 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, 31 Jan. 2026
Part of the agentic motion has been finding the business owner, and aligning the agent specialty with the person that cares the most at the organization.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Eco effort Something Vanessa Branson cares about deeply.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
There’s somebody who’s watching and cares just because of the nature of the camera.
—Terry Terrones, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
The family cares about the person.
—Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Chiasson said Vrabel clearly cares about the players and is consistent.
—Vic Tafur, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
There is no question in my mind that employees who believe that their employer genuinely cares about them are more satisfied and, therefore, are more productive workers.
—Dan Amos, Time, 4 Feb. 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, 31 Jan. 2026
Part of the agentic motion has been finding the business owner, and aligning the agent specialty with the person that cares the most at the organization.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Eco effort Something Vanessa Branson cares about deeply.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cares
watches
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As anyone who watches nineties-era romantic comedies knows, there’s a fine line between charming overtures and boneheaded actions that result in deep psychological wounds.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
11 Feb. 2026
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Trump, who closely watches opinion polls, removed controversial Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino and began softening his message.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Cares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cares. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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