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also nannie
as in nurse
a girl or woman employed to care for a young child or children
wrote a memoir recounting her days as a nanny for the rich and often indiscreet
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Recent Examples of nanny
The first-floor primary suite offers a private sanctuary with sweeping views, while three additional upstairs bedrooms and a separate guest or nanny suite over the garage ensure everyone has space to settle in.
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Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
With the help of the lead detective assigned to their case (Michael Peña), the Irvines quickly deduce that Milo was likely abducted by Carrie Finch (Sophia Lillis), the 21-year-old nanny of Marissa’s new friend Jenny (Dakota Fanning), a publishing executive.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Over the following episodes, police discover that Carrie Finch, the nanny Jenny hired, picked up Milo from school.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Is Jenny culpable for hiring a sketchy nanny, Carrie (Sophia Lillis)?
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
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Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
With the help of the lead detective assigned to their case (Michael Peña), the Irvines quickly deduce that Milo was likely abducted by Carrie Finch (Sophia Lillis), the 21-year-old nanny of Marissa’s new friend Jenny (Dakota Fanning), a publishing executive.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Over the following episodes, police discover that Carrie Finch, the nanny Jenny hired, picked up Milo from school.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Is Jenny culpable for hiring a sketchy nanny, Carrie (Sophia Lillis)?
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nanny
Noun
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The BirdStock organizing team of Merisa Titlow, Arianna Opsvig and Kelsey Martin said the CPPS funds will be used to enhance medical services and safety at BirdStock, including an onsite ambulance, two emergency medical technicians and a nurse or physician.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Larry] Gelbart in advance, 'My aim will be to be to be the best goddamn head nurse in Korea.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Wanting to give the pet sitter a chance to come clean, the homeowner texted the woman to ask how things were going at the house.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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If you’re gone long hours, a pet sitter or dog walker can provide companionship and exercise.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Nanny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nanny. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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