care
noun
a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern.
is caring
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present progressiveof care (3rd person singular).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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There are some exceptions to that rule — like if your wife received spousal benefits and is caring for your child, or if she was receiving spousal benefits and entitled to disability benefits as well.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 27, 2025
Eoin only sleeps for two hours a night and his mother said it is draining her during the day when she is caring for him.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2025
One of the more satisfying things about getting older is caring less about what others think of you.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2025
His family is caring for Jose’s dog Coffee, a 100-plus pound chocolate lab and pit bull mix who cries when Jose isn’t near, and working with a lawyer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2025
And what they’ve been doing all this time is caring for the injured.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
