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
Placards are usually reserved for people with disabilities who travel in multiple vehicles or caregivers who transport people with disabilities, the agency’s website said.
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Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
The National Alliance on Mental Illness offers a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
As baby boomers reach their senior years, something like Kami Vision’s approach will probably look awfully appealing to caregivers and those wanting to age in place alike.
—Allison Johnson, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025
There's tremendous power in feeling heard, in being able to relieve some of the guilt or grief or even frustration felt by caregivers.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
The National Alliance on Mental Illness offers a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
As baby boomers reach their senior years, something like Kami Vision’s approach will probably look awfully appealing to caregivers and those wanting to age in place alike.
—Allison Johnson, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025
There's tremendous power in feeling heard, in being able to relieve some of the guilt or grief or even frustration felt by caregivers.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caregiver
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In addition to a caretaker role, he was offered the chance to move upstairs and become an executive at the end of the season.James Horncastle, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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From climate unpredictability to shifting resources, Beta’s caretakers may prepare them to view food not just as nourishment, but as a way to adapt and solve problems.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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If the winner is under 18, the Certificate must be signed by their parent or legal guardian.Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2025
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The only truly effective safeguard remains active involvement from parents and guardians.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Pettifer was the stepson of a former nanny to the Royal Family, which led Prince William, son of King Charles, to express his shock and sadness at the death.Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
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Prince William shared his condolences to the family of his former nanny after her stepson was killed in the New Year’s terror attack in New Orleans.Sophia Vento, The Hill, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Caregiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caregiver. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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