1
as in concern
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble
a growing solicitude over the possible results of the criminal investigation
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as in carefulness
attention accompanied by protectiveness and responsibility
she shows much more solicitude toward her aging parents than any of her siblings do
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Recent Examples of solicitude
Even the Scotland Residents page on Facebook, usually seething with vitriol directed toward neighbors and local officials alike, was full of solicitude and suggestions and offers of help.
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Gary Greenberg, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
Nature has made this a necessity: Without constant care and solicitude, an infant will die.
—Roxana Robinson, TIME, 18 July 2024
This idea will add the inducements of philanthropy to those of patriotism, to heighten the solicitude which all considerate and good men must feel for the event.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 30 May 2024
That’s surely what accounts for the solicitude that the cryptocurrency industry has been receiving from Congress.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024
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Gary Greenberg, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
Nature has made this a necessity: Without constant care and solicitude, an infant will die.
—Roxana Robinson, TIME, 18 July 2024
This idea will add the inducements of philanthropy to those of patriotism, to heighten the solicitude which all considerate and good men must feel for the event.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 30 May 2024
That’s surely what accounts for the solicitude that the cryptocurrency industry has been receiving from Congress.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicitude
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On Sunday, the head of GHF, Jake Wood, stepped down citing concerns over the humanitarian principles of neutrality and impartiality and urged Israel to allow more aid into the Strip.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
28 May 2025
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Many of his followers are schoolboys — something that has sparked concern among educators worldwide.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
28 May 2025
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Some of this fear is rooted in social comparison, but much of it is tied to daily concerns about funding retirement accounts and covering child care costs.—
Eliza Brooke,
Vox,
23 May 2025
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Amid crippling sanctions, food shortages and a climate of fear, Lamia’s attempt to gather ingredients becomes a journey of quiet rebellion and resourcefulness.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
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Researchers explored how prosocial behavior, acts of genuine kindness and concern for others influences perceptions of physical attractiveness.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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But Mike throws the man’s kindness back in his face by knocking him out and lifting his watch and wallet.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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Trousdale’s songs adroitly address female empowerment, loss, heartbreak, anxiety, mental health and other subjects while striking a winning balance between melancholia and buoyancy.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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More than 6 million have a parent with both a substance use disorder and significant symptoms of depression, anxiety or both.—
Ty Schepis,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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Sphynx cats typically enjoy a lifespan of 13 to 15 years, with some living even longer with proper care, according to Animal Elysium.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Red light therapy has become an increasingly popular treatment for skin care.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
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The letter is a sign of growing ties between religious and AI safety groups, which share some of the same worries.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
21 May 2025
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Treasury yields and the value of the U.S. dollar held relatively stable after a brief jolt Monday morning when Moody’s Ratings said the U.S. government no longer deserves a top-tier credit rating because of worries about its spiraling debt.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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The second important thing to say about the speculation around Doctor Who is that the drama’s key figures — including Gatwa himself — have done little to dispel the sense of unease.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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Local police are investigating the incident as theft, while Sevnica officials expressed unease, saying Melania's image was never a source of pride for the town.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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“Solicitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicitude. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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