as in nurse
a person employed to care for a young child or children
a babysitter who is a great favorite with the kids because he's always thinking of fun things to do
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Noun
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He is also accused of presenting himself as a licensed nurse in Harris County, Texas, from August 2022 to October 2023, according to court records.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
2 May 2025 -
Since the series premiere, Matt has harbored a crush on the former traveling nurse, who hasn’t picked up on the hints –– though everyone else has.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2025
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As a result of the plea deal, prosecutors dropped charges of murder and first-degree residential burglary against Scott, who also worked as the family’s nanny.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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This is the new second national tour of the musical based on the 1993 movie starring Robin Williams, a divorced father who connives to see his children by posing as their Scottish nanny.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
22 Apr. 2025
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The portraits play out as performances by the artist and the sitters.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Apolinario, meanwhile, has seen strong interest in another type of sitter—not for kids, but for dogs.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Babysitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/babysitter. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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