as in caretakers
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 caregivers
When caregivers there left a suicidal resident hanging by the neck from his room’s sprinkler system without giving the man immediate aid, Florida’s healthcare watchdog agency took the uncommon action of asking a judge to shut down Villa Rosa IV.
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Already, 1 in 4 adults are caregivers, and nearly 30 percent of caregivers are part of the sandwich generation supporting both young children and aging parents.
—Wendy R. Anderson, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2026
The goal, supporters say, is to allow parents and caregivers to make more informed choices when comparing diaper brands.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The law exempts certain groups, such as caregivers and people who are pregnant, disabled or medically frail.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Karen Lenker, one of her co-workers, was also one of her caregivers.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Until and unless more people, like Hyde, recognize their own connections to child care, the vast network of parents, kids and caregivers will remain unappreciated and under-resourced.
—Shay Castle, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
CareLinx focuses on elder care and offers caregivers an employee-style relationship with clients.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Another bill would require the Maryland Department of Health to create a webpage of resources for caregivers of individuals — due to age, disability, chronic illness or other functional limitations — including guidance on safety planning for wandering and elopement.
—Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2026
Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Already, 1 in 4 adults are caregivers, and nearly 30 percent of caregivers are part of the sandwich generation supporting both young children and aging parents.
—Wendy R. Anderson, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2026
The goal, supporters say, is to allow parents and caregivers to make more informed choices when comparing diaper brands.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The law exempts certain groups, such as caregivers and people who are pregnant, disabled or medically frail.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Karen Lenker, one of her co-workers, was also one of her caregivers.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Until and unless more people, like Hyde, recognize their own connections to child care, the vast network of parents, kids and caregivers will remain unappreciated and under-resourced.
—Shay Castle, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
CareLinx focuses on elder care and offers caregivers an employee-style relationship with clients.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Another bill would require the Maryland Department of Health to create a webpage of resources for caregivers of individuals — due to age, disability, chronic illness or other functional limitations — including guidance on safety planning for wandering and elopement.
—Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caregivers
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The Lamont administration has also argued that the program actually creates a burden for some enrollees, who are responsible for recruiting their own caretakers and may find that overwhelming.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2026
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The new owners see themselves as caretakers.—
Abby Dodge,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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Parents, guardians, aunts and uncles don't have time to read every book on the shelf while trying to pick something for the young reader in their life, so here are some simple ways to determine if a book is suitable for that child.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Recorded by hosts Ann Gadzikowski and Elizabeth Romanski in Chicago, this podcast is for the ears of parents, guardians, teachers, and lifelong learners around the world.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Caregivers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caregivers. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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