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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
Her work explores new technologies and their caretakers, and has appeared in Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s Innovation magazine, Maisonneuve, and elsewhere.
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Hazlitt, 11 Feb. 2025
Jed took great pride in being a caretaker for family and friends, always being willing to offer a helping hand or share words of wisdom and encouragement.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Since starting her community and platform 'Mother Untitled' in 2017, Neha Ruch has been on a mission to reframe our societal narrative around stay-at-home motherhood, leaning out, and how caretakers can navigate career shifts on their own terms.
—Sugey Palomares, Parents, 11 Feb. 2025
Amir, who asked to use a pseudonym to protect his family, said caretakers told him the boy was often crying and wetting his pants.
—Teele Rebane, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
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Hazlitt, 11 Feb. 2025
Jed took great pride in being a caretaker for family and friends, always being willing to offer a helping hand or share words of wisdom and encouragement.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Since starting her community and platform 'Mother Untitled' in 2017, Neha Ruch has been on a mission to reframe our societal narrative around stay-at-home motherhood, leaning out, and how caretakers can navigate career shifts on their own terms.
—Sugey Palomares, Parents, 11 Feb. 2025
Amir, who asked to use a pseudonym to protect his family, said caretakers told him the boy was often crying and wetting his pants.
—Teele Rebane, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caretaker
Noun
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The doctor was grazed by a bullet, and the nurse, the custodian and the two wounded officers were hospitalized in stable condition, Barker said.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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The shock announcement — which is sure to shake and, indeed, stir the industry — was made Thursday, alongside the news that long-time producers and custodians of 007, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, would be stepping back.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2025
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Resource table: Learn about what caregiver support services are available for you and your family during a Southern Caregiver Resource Center resource table from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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True Link’s first product is a debit card designed for those with cognitive deficits; a caregiver with financial powers can set specific limits on how and where that card is used.—
Francesca Walton,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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D’Onta Foreman had a 38-yard run on the second play of the drive, and Sam Darnold scored on an option keeper.—
Dave Birkett,
USA TODAY,
25 Dec. 2022
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Egan’s 1-yard touchdown run on a fourth-down keeper pulled the Chargers within 28-26 with 4:57 left in the third quarter.—
Jason Frakes,
The Courier-Journal,
26 Nov. 2022
Noun
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The fee for the event is $6 per person and is limited to a total of 25 children, who must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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If the material is not removed or relocated to an adults-only section within 60 days, the parent or guardian can sue the library.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In this case, the janitor's expertise in managing the workload efficiently was dismissed, leading to preventable conflict and reduced efficiency.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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In September, America crowned middle school janitor and talented singer Richard Goodall the Season 19 winner.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2025
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Twenty years after Marilyn’s murder, John met the warden of the O’Daniel Unit, where the women’s death row is housed.—
Lawrence Wright,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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Seven prison employees, including former warden Randall Hepp, have been charged in the death of Maier.—
Laura Schulte,
Journal Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Caretaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caretaker. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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