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
Emma Heming Willis is using her voice to amplify the importance of caregivers amid Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Hackman's deaths.
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Commitment to more time in the hands of caregivers while ensuring more responsibilities in the hands of technology.
—Dr. Fatih Mehmet Gul, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
The longtime wife and main caregiver of actor Gene Hackman, Arakawa had busied herself with errands that day: Sending an email, stopping at the pharmacy, doing some grocery shopping.
—Rick Jervis, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
Arbuckle no longer drives and depends on a part-time caregiver to take her to doctors’ appointments and help her care for herself and the mobile home where she’s lived for more than 20 years.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Commitment to more time in the hands of caregivers while ensuring more responsibilities in the hands of technology.
—Dr. Fatih Mehmet Gul, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
The longtime wife and main caregiver of actor Gene Hackman, Arakawa had busied herself with errands that day: Sending an email, stopping at the pharmacy, doing some grocery shopping.
—Rick Jervis, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
Arbuckle no longer drives and depends on a part-time caregiver to take her to doctors’ appointments and help her care for herself and the mobile home where she’s lived for more than 20 years.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caregiver
Noun
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In the film, Ferreira stars as Lily Trevino, a 25-year-old at-home caretaker who struggles with self-abandonment.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
21 Mar. 2025
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As part of her conditional release, the court ordered her to not have any animals under her control or possession, other than two dogs — not under her care — who belong to a caretaker.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The couple were Jaylin's guardians, family members told CBS 7.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Ages 2-5 years are welcome with a parent or guardian.—
Jake Richardson,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The young couple is in a pinch for childcare after their nanny situation fell through, and Sam can’t quite find a reason to say no to an easy gig that pays $300 a night.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
8 Mar. 2025
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Many are the children of immigrants who work or worked as nannies, caregivers to the elderly, housekeepers and gardeners.—
Daisy Verduzco Reyes,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Caregiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caregiver. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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