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adjective

as in maintained

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cared (for)

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verb

past tense of care (for)
1
as in supervised
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 administered (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 accepted
to have a favorable opinion of I don't really care for what you're doing with that dog

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as in wanted
to wish to have I don't particularly care for rice cereal, but I'll eat it

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

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Recent Examples of cared-for
Adjective
Once cleaned, your driveway instantly looks brighter and more cared-for. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026 As always, buy the best, and best well-cared-for example available. — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025 Gold chrome vines creep across the nail bed, hinting at a sprawling lawn with immaculately cared-for rose bushes. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026 If the cared-for is at home or in assisted living, reach out to your local county Agency on Aging. — Kat McGowan, NPR, 18 Oct. 2025 The style is refreshingly informal yet efficient, ensuring guests feel warm-and-fuzzy cared-for, without being overfussed. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cared-for
  1. supervised
  2. nursed
  3. accepted
  4. wanted
  5. preferred
  6. watched
  7. treated
  8. liked
Verb
  • While older children can use sparklers, they should be supervised, Heckman said.
    — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • Even a workforce-minded state like Colorado, which established a separate residential electrician license (2 years), still requires the work to be supervised by a journeyman.
    — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of supervised
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  • The textile mill that gave Berkshire its name was the original bad business, one Buffett nursed for 20 years before finally shutting it down.
    — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
  • In the final four games of the season last year, the Cowboys elected to move Smith to the left tackle spot while Guyton nursed nagging injuries with Dallas out of playoff contention.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
Definition of nursed
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  • On Friday, Pope Leo formally accepted the Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center, a non-partisan non-profit located across from Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence was signed.
    — Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
  • Reuters Calling on America to recommit itself to its founding principles of unity and peace at home and abroad, Pope Leo XIV accepted the Liberty Medal on Friday during a ceremony at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
    — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of accepted
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  • The defense wanted the roommate to testify in person so Robinson could exercise his right challenge the credibility of witnesses against him.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • Not the way the Hawks would have wanted to open their Summer League campaign.
    — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of wanted
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  • While cash is preferred by many technicians, tipping in other forms is acceptable if the option exists.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome, organizers said.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of preferred
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  • Another witness who watched the incident unfold described the dog as a German Shepherd.
    — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • The case has been closely watched by critics who say the prosecution could have serious implications for protesters nationwide and First Amendment free speech rights.
    — Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of watched
Verb
  • Breast cancer survivor Nancy Clifton-Hawkins, who was treated at the City of Hope, bought the phone on EBay for $50.
    — Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • More the former than the latter, sure, but both men are not overly pleased at the way they’re being treated.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of treated
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  • Which Beyoncé song would Hart have liked to work into Lestat’s music as an influence?
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Everything changed when the club were approached with the information that Glasner liked the idea of joining them.
    — Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 1 July 2026
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“Cared-for.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cared-for. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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