care
noun
a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern.
are caring
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present progressiveof care.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Begin with simple, basic questions that are caring, genuinely curious and not intrusive, says Heather Winslow‑Walker, director of Truist Bank’s Center for Family Legacy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
"I'd love to see versions of masculinity that are caring, and kind and confident and gentle and loving, and passionate and powerful and strong and dynamic."
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
Poo is on the front lines advocating for workers who are caring for a huge number of aging baby boomers and contending with low wages and threats to their ability to work in the U.S.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2025
And many people who do not work are caring full time for young children or are too disabled to work.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2025
“I do. You are caring and thoughtful and good.”
From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff
