as in nanny
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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Recent Examples of babysitter
The child was with his babysitter, Barbara Edwards, at the time of the shooting, according to Atlanta News First (WANF) and Fox 5 Atlanta.
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Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
When someone would post on the community Facebook page about needing a dog sitter, or a babysitter, Valeria would offer to connect the person with her niece.
—Julia Coin
april 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
One claimed Swalwell employed a Brazilian national as a babysitter and lied to federal authorities as her temporary work authorization was about to expire in 2022.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
But without widespread availability of such programs, parents have been forced to navigate a patchwork of child care — paying for after-school, hiring babysitters, or relying on family members to fill the gap.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Angelina Jolie’s mother was her children’s babysitter.
—Jennifer Cannon, Vanity Fair, 7 Apr. 2026
When a nurse showed her a dog food pellet, Laura said the child may have eaten it while unattended at a babysitter’s home, the affidavit states.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
For families There’s nothing here in the way of kids’ clubs or babysitter service, at least not yet.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Her childhood babysitter was fellow Iowan Jean Seberg.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
When someone would post on the community Facebook page about needing a dog sitter, or a babysitter, Valeria would offer to connect the person with her niece.
—Julia Coin
april 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
One claimed Swalwell employed a Brazilian national as a babysitter and lied to federal authorities as her temporary work authorization was about to expire in 2022.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
But without widespread availability of such programs, parents have been forced to navigate a patchwork of child care — paying for after-school, hiring babysitters, or relying on family members to fill the gap.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Angelina Jolie’s mother was her children’s babysitter.
—Jennifer Cannon, Vanity Fair, 7 Apr. 2026
When a nurse showed her a dog food pellet, Laura said the child may have eaten it while unattended at a babysitter’s home, the affidavit states.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
For families There’s nothing here in the way of kids’ clubs or babysitter service, at least not yet.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Her childhood babysitter was fellow Iowan Jean Seberg.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for babysitter
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
Noun
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An intake nurse at the jail would not allow her to be booked because of her condition, according to the lawsuit.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Kellogg's sister, who has EMT training, helped roll her onto her side as Graham rushed over with his best man, a nurse.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Babysitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/babysitter. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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