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 youngest men were taking care of grandparents, with an average caregiver age of 34.
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Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
Abbott, a health care products conglomerate based in Illinois, is misleading parents and other caregivers about the nutritional value of its sugar-laden toddler milks, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday by the Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) against the maker of Similac formulas.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 16 Jan. 2025
White added that the family sometimes had caregivers, but none were there when the blazing Eaton fire reached their Altadena home.
—David Chiu, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
The fine print: Because the study's authors based their data on publicly available bios and news reports, the actual number of mothers and caregivers may be higher than reported.
—Torey Van Oot, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
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Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
Abbott, a health care products conglomerate based in Illinois, is misleading parents and other caregivers about the nutritional value of its sugar-laden toddler milks, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday by the Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) against the maker of Similac formulas.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 16 Jan. 2025
White added that the family sometimes had caregivers, but none were there when the blazing Eaton fire reached their Altadena home.
—David Chiu, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
The fine print: Because the study's authors based their data on publicly available bios and news reports, the actual number of mothers and caregivers may be higher than reported.
—Torey Van Oot, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caregiver
Noun
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The Diaper Bank makes other arguments: A reliable supply of clean diapers helps to eliminate $4.3 million in medical costs; The lack thereof can lead to maternal depression and potentially child abuse as constant crying wears on caretakers.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
28 Jan. 2025
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We are meant to think of ourselves as natural caretakers who immediately bond with our children as a matter of species survival.—
Marcy Thompson,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The remaining students were released to their parents or guardians.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
3 Feb. 2025
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In Isola, Marguerite’s jealous guardian accuses her of having an affair with his servant.—
Shannon Carlin,
TIME,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Jackson starred alongside Peyton List, Karan Brar, and the late Cameron Boyce as one of three child stars in Jessie, the Disney Channel series about a 19-year old Texas teen (Debby Ryan) who becomes the nanny of a high-profile couple who are often away from home.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Stewart’s brother, Alex Goodwin, remembered how his sister, who worked full time as a home health aide, plus part time as a nanny and was putting herself through school to become a registered nurse, had taught him responsibility.—
Ellen Moynihan,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Caregiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caregiver. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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