doting

adjective

Definition of dotingnext
as in caring

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doting
  1. caring
  2. affectionate
  3. loving
  4. adoring
  5. compassionate
  6. kind
  7. considerate
  8. understanding
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of caring
Adjective
  • Last but not least this week is Salem, an affectionate cat who lives with owner Rebecca Keep and her husband.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The ensemble, Croce noted, was the creation of ballet fanatics, and its jokes were accurate, affectionate, and hilarious.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of affectionate
Adjective
  • Maria taught me how to reignite holiday joy by appreciating the old-fashioned loving labor involved in keeping traditions alive.
    Juliet Grames, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Born in 1952 and raised in Edgewood, Scheper grew up in a large and loving Catholic family, the middle of nine siblings.
    Leyla Shokoohe, The Enquirer, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of loving
Adjective
  • Having a constant loving, happy, and adoring presence makes Kirk’s solo road trips feel far from lonely.
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 29 Aug. 2024
  • In Australia, where Abacus sold the rights to SBS, the critical reception was similarly adoring, and Acorn TV has rights in the U.S. and Canada.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 July 2024
Definition of adoring
Adjective
  • Antwon was known for his sense of humor and kind heart, always lifting others up, while Mariana was an incredible soul—compassionate, driven, and full of dreams for her future.
    Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
  • He is known for his extraordinary and compassionate delivery of patient care and his volunteerism.
    The Hill, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of compassionate
Adjective
  • Zak Williams is remembering his father Robin Williams' kind and caring spirit.
    Erin Clack, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Being kind, caring, loyal and helpful also ranked among the top five most important ways to be remembered in the survey.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of kind
Adjective
  • Please be considerate with your comments and posts.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Oftentimes, brands will share their version of a document using the applicable redlining feature (which is very mindful, very considerate of them).
    Veronica Ramirez, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of considerate
Adjective
  • Her research now focuses on better understanding how plants’ natural ability to capture and store carbon can be optimized to slow climate change.
    La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Embracing Flexibility And Empathy Adopt a flexible and understanding approach, acknowledging that productivity may fluctuate during election week.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of understanding
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