amahs

Definition of amahsnext
plural of amah

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Noun
  • In many places, telehealth doctors and nurses are legally allowed to treat patients across state lines.
    Maia Rosenfeld, NBC news, 29 May 2026
  • Her mother, Nancy, told local outlet ABC 10 Newsthat her daughter spent 100 days in the NICU, recalling the harrowing moments when the doctors and nurses worked to keep her alive.
    Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • Providing relief and contrast are the sisters, daughters, mothers, wives, mistresses, and nursemaids, all of whom also have views on ideal social order.
    Adam Begley, The Atlantic, 1 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Moving between Lucila’s dating life, her job as au pair, her second gig as a food delivery driver, and the community of Latin American nannies that forms her social circle, the film is left with little time to fully establish the contours of her family situation.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 May 2026
  • Certain students in Work Experience Education programs — or those working as personal attendants such as babysitters or nannies — may be allowed to work up to eight hours on a school day.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • However, donations of cash, checks, gift cards, items and services (like babysitters, Jessa's athletic coaches, meals and deliveries) weren't included in those charges.
    Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
  • Remember those babysitters at the den?
    Big Think, Big Think, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • Moore is currently working to hire dog walkers, overnight pet sitters and a manager to lead the Parkville team.
    Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
  • Many of the old tree sitters — white-haired and brimming with stories of Bari — have come out of the woodwork for the latest battle.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
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“Amahs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amahs. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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