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
Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Additionally, volunteering develops the soft skills needed to be a competent and caring dentist.
—Kristen Moon, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Maria goes to rehab, continues to struggle with addiction, and enters into a loving relationship with the caring and sympathetic scholar.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2025
In fact, being direct in your disagreement is smart and caring.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Television was still pretty new and kiddie shows portrayed grown-ups as kind and wise and caring — a concept, or pretense, long ago abandoned by Nick and Disney show writers.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Additionally, volunteering develops the soft skills needed to be a competent and caring dentist.
—Kristen Moon, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Maria goes to rehab, continues to struggle with addiction, and enters into a loving relationship with the caring and sympathetic scholar.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2025
In fact, being direct in your disagreement is smart and caring.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caring
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Officials expect about 100 prisoners each year will qualify for compassionate release, Buis said.—
Don Thompson,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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In 2013, Francis garnered headlines for his open-minded stance on homosexuality, a notably compassionate approach compared with the Catholic Church’s historic position on the issue.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2025
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The music is worshipped, but elsewhere there is an undercurrent of lawlessness and benevolent revolution.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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This domino effect is the unintended benevolent effect of the one individual acting in their own self interest.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While many are helpful for blocking ads, finding the best deals or checking grammar errors, some can end up doing more harm than good.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Not all corporate training has been helpful either.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Reddit users in the comments section were sympathetic toward the former bridesmaid.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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He’s matched by his frequent scene mate Nevaeh as the sympathetic girlfriend, and Knight as Henry’s drunken, troubled father with secrets.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2025
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But concerned parents argue that the schools' informing of parents was short-lived.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Two-thirds say the president cannot ignore court rulings, and voters are significantly more concerned, by a 19-point margin, about the president disregarding the judiciary than about the courts overstepping their authority.—
Dana Blanton,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Virtual work can be thoughtful, efficient, and sustainable, but only if the foundation is clear.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The post sparked a thoughtful discussion in the comments, with one user suggesting that neither party was necessarily in the wrong.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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These institutions make our lives sweet, loving and creative, rather than nasty, brutish and short.—
David Brooks,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2025
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These passages also reinforced his vision of a more inclusive and loving church, one that follows the example set by Jesus in the Gospels.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Caring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caring. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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