as in caregiver
a person who has responsibility for the care of another
a workshop for parents and other carers of autistic children
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Recent Examples of carer
In her dad's absence, Mila decided to turn carer to one of her younger brothers.
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Jones was named finals MVP after leading Stockton to the G League championship in 2024-25, marking a high point in his carer after going undrafted out of Arkansas in 2020.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The charity, which Harry has been a patron of since 2007, is holding its celebration evening honoring young people who live with challenging and life-limiting conditions and marking the contributions of those who look after them, from parents to nursing staff and carers.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Only three carer wins in twenty-three lifetime starts but this son of English Channel is battle tested as his last sixteen starts have been in Stakes company.
—Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Emma Heming Willis, wife to and carer of Bruce Willis, opened up to Diane Sawyer about what her life with the former movie star is like today.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Jones was named finals MVP after leading Stockton to the G League championship in 2024-25, marking a high point in his carer after going undrafted out of Arkansas in 2020.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The charity, which Harry has been a patron of since 2007, is holding its celebration evening honoring young people who live with challenging and life-limiting conditions and marking the contributions of those who look after them, from parents to nursing staff and carers.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Only three carer wins in twenty-three lifetime starts but this son of English Channel is battle tested as his last sixteen starts have been in Stakes company.
—Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Emma Heming Willis, wife to and carer of Bruce Willis, opened up to Diane Sawyer about what her life with the former movie star is like today.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carer
caregiver
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The foster caregiver, who wished to remain anonymous, said that, while Fleece prefers to curl up in blankets, Flannel is already more adventurous.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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While some caregivers find support groups or respite useful, others do not.—
Sophie Okolo,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Carer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carer. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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