house sitter
noun
: a person who occupies a dwelling to provide security and maintenance while the tenant is away
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Halle Bailey is winsome and sprightly as Anna, a once-aspiring chef now reduced to working as a house sitter for wealthy clients in New York.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
Use this Rover reward towards dog walking, getting a house sitter, boarding, doggy day care, quick drop-in visits, or even dog training.
—Julia Forbes, Wired News, 25 Mar. 2026
Otherwise, have a friend or house sitter visit the home regularly, turning on lights in different parts of the home with each visit.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Corporal Noel says from a law enforcement standpoint, the fact that Paul was Nancy’s house sitter complicated the picture.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 9 July 2025
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
Use this Rover reward towards dog walking, getting a house sitter, boarding, doggy day care, quick drop-in visits, or even dog training.
—Julia Forbes, Wired News, 25 Mar. 2026
Otherwise, have a friend or house sitter visit the home regularly, turning on lights in different parts of the home with each visit.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Corporal Noel says from a law enforcement standpoint, the fact that Paul was Nancy’s house sitter complicated the picture.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 9 July 2025
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“House sitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/house%20sitter. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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