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as in keepers
a person who takes care of a property sometimes for an absent owner
hired a caretaker for the mansion during the winter months
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as in caregivers
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 caretakers
Some researchers argue that this background sense of trust is developed in childhood as a person interacts with caretakers.
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Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 5 Sep. 2025
Still, wildlife advocates, caretakers and scientists remain optimistic about the future.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Notably, people who live with vulnerable patients or are their caretakers are excluded.
—Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recipients and their caretakers do need to recognize the payment was made early and be sure to not mistake that as random extra money in the account.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Our task isn’t to conquer or consume, but to situate ourselves within a longer cycle, to act as caretakers rather than owners.
—Big Think, 28 Aug. 2025
Suddenly, the lion, now full-grown, recognized his former caretakers.
—Mark Gray, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Shortly after the birth, zoo caretakers separated the animals for the health of both of them, Family Farm Assistant Curator Bridget Carpenter explained in a video posted by the zoo.
—Jordyn Noennig, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The Frenchman, who took charge of the club for a record 828 top-flight games from October 1996 to May 2018, is one of 20 men (including caretakers) to have managed Arsenal in the top flight during this 100-season streak.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 5 Sep. 2025
Still, wildlife advocates, caretakers and scientists remain optimistic about the future.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Notably, people who live with vulnerable patients or are their caretakers are excluded.
—Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recipients and their caretakers do need to recognize the payment was made early and be sure to not mistake that as random extra money in the account.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Our task isn’t to conquer or consume, but to situate ourselves within a longer cycle, to act as caretakers rather than owners.
—Big Think, 28 Aug. 2025
Suddenly, the lion, now full-grown, recognized his former caretakers.
—Mark Gray, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Shortly after the birth, zoo caretakers separated the animals for the health of both of them, Family Farm Assistant Curator Bridget Carpenter explained in a video posted by the zoo.
—Jordyn Noennig, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The Frenchman, who took charge of the club for a record 828 top-flight games from October 1996 to May 2018, is one of 20 men (including caretakers) to have managed Arsenal in the top flight during this 100-season streak.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caretakers
Noun
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These are the keepers of your company’s vision, culture and intellectual property.—
Pranav Dalal,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The history of speed records on the Grand Teton for both men and women is rife with unofficial attempts, or attempts that record keepers have discredited by flagging.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
12 Sep. 2025
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Understanding how people's bodies react to baby cries could one day help identify caregivers most attuned to infant needs, or even assist new parents in better interpreting what their child is trying to communicate.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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From children and adults with disabilities to caregivers, teachers and therapists, accessible toys present a smart, scalable opportunity for a massive, underserved market.—
Kendra Davenport,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Two centuries ago, the Litunga (king) turned what had been his private hunting grounds over to his people as custodians.—
Mazuba Kapambwe,
AFAR Media,
10 Sep. 2025
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From ETFs pulling in tens of billions to companies adding bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to their balance sheets, demand for trusted custodians is set to accelerate.—
Marie Poteriaieva,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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In 2016, the Mans petitioned to become Natalia’s legal guardians; however, a hearing was required to determine whether Natalia was a minor or a legal adult.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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The shop also mentors and trains locals to be guides and guardians of their backyard coastline.—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Teamsters union includes cooks and other food service workers, as well as groundskeepers, janitors, parking attendants, maintenance workers, mechanics and more.—
Emma McNamee,
Twin Cities,
9 Sep. 2025
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And there is good reason companies still employ janitors to sweep floors despite the invention of the Roomba and commercial versions of robotic sweepers like Avidbots’ Neo.—
Will Yakowicz,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Game wardens responded to the scene and fatally shot the animal, officials said.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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As for the bear, two wardens with AGFC responded to the scene and found the animal still in the area.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Caretakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caretakers. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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