as in nurse
a person employed to care for a young child or children
a babysitter who is a great favorite with the kids because he's always thinking of fun things to do
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Noun
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So along with firefighters, police and nurses, teachers do indeed deserve a raise.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
23 June 2025 -
The city has partnered with Broward Health to have a field hospital staged with doctors and nurses, Gollan said, and there will be tents throughout the parade to provide bottled water, Fire Chief Stephen Gollan said.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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Macklemore’s Seattle home in the Capitol Hill neighborhood was reportedly burglarized over the weekend while his three children were sleeping inside, and his nanny said she was maced in the face.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2025
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Macklemore's home in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle was the site of a home invasion as his nanny was maced with bear spray and his three children were present, according to law enforcement.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
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The sneaky Sheltie disappeared from the sitter in the March 7 video.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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Indeed, her portraits are unmistakable: characterized by saturated backdrops, tactile surfaces, and a deep reverence for Nigerian studio photography traditions that elevate her sitters to mythic status.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
7 May 2025
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“Babysitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/babysitter. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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