Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ayah
Noun
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In colonial days, many families had a lifelong helper known as an amah (after the Portuguese word for nurse).—
Time,
Time,
23 Jan. 2018
Noun
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Notably, nurses are considered the most honest and ethical professionals by a wide margin, a 2025 Gallup poll showed.—
Michael L. Diamond,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Mandatory regular, virtual visits with a school nurse would honor both this right and responsibility while more than paying for itself in health care savings.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Department of Homeland Security is investigating a separate Gilbert complaint focused on the immigration status of Swalwell’s former nanny.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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On Saturday, the New York Post reported two complaints about the nanny’s employment had been filed to federal authorities.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Ayah.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ayah. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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