caring (for)

verb

Definition of caring (for)next
present participle of care (for)
1
as in watching
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 administering (to)
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 accepting
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 wanting
to wish to have I don't particularly care for rice cereal, but I'll eat it

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5
as in preferring
to show partiality toward she generally doesn't care for war movies

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caring (for)
  1. accepting
  2. preferring
  3. supervising
  4. overseeing
  5. enjoying
  6. managing
  7. healing
  8. treating
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  • For organizations accepting, storing, transmitting or processing payment card data (regardless of size or number of transactions), the clock is ticking down on a deadline that cannot be ignored.
    Rui Ribeiro, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Moving swiftly—accepting HTS’s ascendancy, negotiating pragmatic terms with Kurdish elements—might signal adaptability and secure Turkey’s seat at the table.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of accepting
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  • For travelers preferring a peaceful moment before their flight, the sprawling lounge offers numerous zones to relax, work and dine.
    Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • While different religions and ancient cultures had described the planet as animate for eons, Lovelock’s contemporaries in the scientific community were more apt to shun this notion, preferring a Darwinian stance that species adapted to their environments, but not vice versa.
    Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of preferring
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  • For nearly 50 years, Americans have gladly received lifesaving care from emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics – certified but unlicensed healthcare providers who work under the medical license of their supervising EMS physician.
    Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Our production designer was in another country, just building away to his heart’s content, and nobody was there supervising.
    Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of supervising
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  • First United and Jones complained that the trustee overseeing the auction did not comply with Lopez’s instructions in the bankruptcy proceeding, as the bids were submitted under seal.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Since its founding in 1948, NASCAR has been a cornerstone of American motorsport, overseeing several high-profile racing series including the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • When David Foster created his philanthropic David Foster Foundation nearly 40 years ago, the venture to support the medical needs of Canadian families wasn’t the byproduct of a music mogul enjoying international fame and fortune.
    Steven Gaydos, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Johan thrives as a gay man in Copenhagen, enjoying endless bars, parties, and casual flings.
    Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of enjoying
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  • Use plain language in your policies, and provide users with clear, easy-to-find controls for managing their preferences.
    Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Both women are managing consumer demand that has not only rebounded from Covid-era lows, but surpassed 2019 levels of activity.
    Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • As the sun and Chiron harmonize, professional acknowledgment is healing and comes with extra financial perks!
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Influencers on the social media platform have been pushing beef tallow as a facial moisturizer and a way of healing your skin and reducing acne.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of healing
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  • Humans must remain in the loop, and treating human interaction like a premium service is a quick route to irritating many customers.
    Todd Fisher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Critics of American health care companies counter that UnitedHealthcare is one of the 10 largest companies in the world, treating 50 million people and with a revenue of $281 billion last year and a market capitalization of around $520 billion.
    Riley Gutiérrez McDermid, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of treating
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