taking care of is not in our dictionary (yet). Here's what it could mean:
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verb phrase
- Providing for the needs, health, and protection of a person, animal, or thing.
- Handling, managing, or dealing with a task, situation, or responsibility.
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In the final episode, Tom finds himself taking care of a young and suddenly parentless boy, Sam.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
"So we focus on providing information, we try to convince people of the importance of taking care of their eyes."
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
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- sorting it out
- on it
- holding it down
Possible Antonyms
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- passing the buck
- looking the other way
- letting it slide