caring

adjective

car·​ing ˈker-iŋ How to pronounce caring (audio)
: feeling or showing concern for or kindness to others
a kind, caring person
I waited expectantly for the sympathy to come pouring out, since Mary Anne is the most sensitive, caring person I know …Ann M. Martin
The Steve Martin character is consistently suave, gracious, tender, caring, worldly wise, and a great lover.Richard Alleva
caringly adverb
was treated gently and caringly
caringness noun
There's evidence every season that friendly decent social caringness isn't uncommon in the literary community. Benjamin DeMott

Examples of caring in a Sentence

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As many as 14% of spine surgeries over three years were deemed unnecessary, costing taxpayers $2 billion, according to a recent report published by the Lown Institute, a think tank promoting ideas for a just and caring system of health. Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 Stephen is sweet and caring, but the transition to civilian life is bumpy, even with the help of alcohol. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024 He is described by those who know him as dependable and caring and as someone who always tries to help others. The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024 But a loving and caring community can help comfort. Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for caring 

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of caring was in 1956

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“Caring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caring. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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