as in caretaker
a person who has responsibility for the care of another
he could no longer keep up his role as caregiver for his sick wife
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Recent Examples of caregiver
The weekends are planned in partnership with A Mother’s Rest, a non-profit organization that coordinates low-cost trips and retreats for caregivers or parents of children or adults with varying needs.
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Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
In New York City alone, TPS holders represent thousands of caregivers and nursing assistants.
—Dr. Alister Martin, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
As seen on Teen Mom, Amber's ex-boyfriend Gary Shirley became the primary caregiver for their daughter Leah, who is now 17.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
The talk is free and open to the public and is especially valuable for older adults, caregivers, and family members.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
In New York City alone, TPS holders represent thousands of caregivers and nursing assistants.
—Dr. Alister Martin, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
As seen on Teen Mom, Amber's ex-boyfriend Gary Shirley became the primary caregiver for their daughter Leah, who is now 17.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
The talk is free and open to the public and is especially valuable for older adults, caregivers, and family members.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caregiver
Noun
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With Calum McFarlane once again installed as caretaker manager, Chelsea came into the game on a dismal run of five-straight Premier League defeats, leaving them struggling to qualify for the Champions League, but now have the chance to finish the season with silverware.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Some may get married and have children while others will always require a caretaker.—
Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Time spent in hair, makeup and wardrobe count as work, and a parent or guardian must stay close to the child on set.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The law also expands background checks for adults living with guardians and would create an independent advocate position in the Attorney General's Office to handle complaints and review child welfare practices.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Certain students in Work Experience Education programs — or those working as personal attendants such as babysitters or nannies — may be allowed to work up to eight hours on a school day.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Then there came a long line of nannies who couldn’t manage more than a few weeks, or even just a few days, with me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The campaign focuses on supporting NICU infants with products designed alongside nurses and doctors to meet their specific needs.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Syrians and Haitians – including an aspiring neuroscientist, a software engineer and a registered nurse − challenged that decision.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Caregiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caregiver. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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