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Recent Examples of amah
In colonial days, many families had a lifelong helper known as an amah (after the Portuguese word for nurse).
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Time, 23 Jan. 2018
Time, 23 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amah
Noun
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The practically perfect nanny returned to 17 Cherry Tree Lane in December 2018.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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With the assistance of a nanny, the men adjusted to life with two newborns.—
Louise Rafkin,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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About 400 aid workers, including teachers, doctors and nurses, have been killed in Israeli attacks in the enclave since October 7, 2023, according to OCHA’s latest update released Tuesday.—
Kareem El Damanhoury,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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While doctors and nurses worked to stabilize her, her husband stepped up.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Second of all, these people here, everybody is like a nursemaid so to speak.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Soon after, tensions between the couple boiled over and Dr. Ruxton murdered his wife and the household’s nursemaid, Mary.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
8 Dec. 2024
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“Amah.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amah. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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