loved one

noun

: a person one loves and especially a member of one's family
Many of her friends and loved ones visited her in the hospital.

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Until the framework is established, HHS advises caregivers to call 911 immediately if an autistic loved one goes missing and to tell authorities the person is at high risk. Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 As many people who care for a dying loved one know all too well, the grieving process started for Bullock long before Randall died. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026 Another loved one, Kelsi Yun, has organized a GoFundMe page to help cover funeral costs and support Reagan’s surviving family. Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 The incident and conflicting user experiences highlight some of the challenges of relying on smart devices for critical tasks, like ensuring a furry loved one gets food. Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for loved one

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“Loved one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loved%20one. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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