caring

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adjective

car·​ing ˈker-iŋ How to pronounce caring (audio)
Synonyms of caring
: 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

caring

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present participle of care entry 2

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Russell Brand‘s wife has told a court that the Despicable Me star was a caring and considerate lover during the period in which he has been accused of rape. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026 His friends and relatives described him as a caring, generous man with a booming laugh that could rattle windows. — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026 The brothers are looking for a caring and supportive family that can provide a safe, stable and consistent home. — The Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026 Weird things happen in three or four games throughout the regular season all the time, without anyone noticing or caring. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for caring

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1956, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 Nov. 2026.

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