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as in caregiver
a person who has responsibility for the care of another
most primary caretakers of elderly parents are women
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Recent Examples of caretaker
Founded by Nashville music industry members and mothers Margaret Hart, Jackie Jones and Haley Montgomery in 2023, FAM aims to provide community, education and support for parents, caretakers and those wanting to balance having a family while working in the music industry.
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The property’s fifth bedroom is found in the separate guesthouse—perfect for hosting friends, family, or a live-in caretaker.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch The legendary comedian brings his BAFTA-winning experience to the role of Hogwarts' grim caretaker.
—Marni Rose McFall Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
Boss Queen Cutie Pie Bouncing Pig Spicy Baby Answer: Totally unfazed by her birthday, Thailand’s internet star marked the day by wandering around her enclosure, taking a few naps and chewing her caretaker’s knees while being hosed down.
—Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 12 July 2025
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The property’s fifth bedroom is found in the separate guesthouse—perfect for hosting friends, family, or a live-in caretaker.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch The legendary comedian brings his BAFTA-winning experience to the role of Hogwarts' grim caretaker.
—Marni Rose McFall Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
Boss Queen Cutie Pie Bouncing Pig Spicy Baby Answer: Totally unfazed by her birthday, Thailand’s internet star marked the day by wandering around her enclosure, taking a few naps and chewing her caretaker’s knees while being hosed down.
—Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caretaker
Noun
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The district's plan doesn’t require support staff, like front office, custodian or cafeteria workers, to reapply for their jobs.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Parents or account custodians could place up to an additional $5,000 in post-tax contributions annually into the account, which would invest in index funds.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The report found the average age of a caregiver is 51 years old, that 61% of caregivers are women and that 70% of caregivers ages 18-64 are employed while also providing care.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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Male Alzheimer’s caregivers group: The Men’s Breakfast Club is an informal and unstructured gathering of male caregivers.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 July 2025
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Callender was back in his usual role as Inter Miami’s starting keeper on Sunday night against Toronto FC at Chase Stadium.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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Wyatt Kaiser is 22 and looks like a keeper.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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All have since been discharged and their parents and guardians have been contacted by officers, Leicestershire Police said in a statement.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
31 July 2025
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Anyone with information that can help identify and locate the infant’s parents or guardians can contact the department or submit an anonymous tip by calling Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477) or by visiting crimeline.org, the release said.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 July 2025
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The other directs them to write letters to Butler staff and janitors who were tasked with cleaning the library afterward.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
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Job losses in June were attributed to the state's professional and business services sector (a wide-ranging sector which includes job titles such as accountant, lawyer, janitor and security guard), which declined by 9,000, and the manufacturing sector, which declined by 4,000.—
Adrienne Roberts,
Freep.com,
17 July 2025
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In 2022, the U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Iranian officials and entities responsible for a crackdown on protesters, including Evin Prison warden Hedayat Farzadi, who was known for his brutal tactics.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
22 July 2025
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In May 2018, a warden at Arizona State Prison Complex Tucson met with Vitellaro and told him he would be reassigned to a residential unit.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
17 July 2025
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“Caretaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caretaker. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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