caring

adjective

car·​ing ˈker-iŋ How to pronounce caring (audio)
Synonyms of caringnext
: 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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Protect your peace with a clear, caring choice. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2026 Use your caring tone, and make a clear request so people know how to support you. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026 But the presence of a caring adult, even one who doesn’t know all of the answers, is greatly helpful. — Erin McMullen, Time, 29 June 2026 Brand Carney, who started the GoFundMe page, wrote that Michael was always caring and generous. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for caring

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of caring was in 1956

Rhymes for caring

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“Caring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caring. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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