as in nannies
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 babysitters
Plenty of people are seemingly starting to feel like depleted AI babysitters.
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Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
But not everyone is convinced robots should be used as babysitters or elderly care workers.
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Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
But one winner refreshingly thanked all the babysitters that made their career possible.
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ABC News,
8 June 2026
Soto advises teenagers looking for work to check which skills and certifications are required for a prospective role — for example, childcare workers and babysitters often need first aid and CPR certifications.
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Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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.
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Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Remember those babysitters at the den?
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Big Think,
8 May 2026
Therapist Sherry Gonzalez has kept her fourth-grade son at home, rescheduling work hours, hiring babysitters.
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Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 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.
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Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
But not everyone is convinced robots should be used as babysitters or elderly care workers.
—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
But one winner refreshingly thanked all the babysitters that made their career possible.
—
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Soto advises teenagers looking for work to check which skills and certifications are required for a prospective role — for example, childcare workers and babysitters often need first aid and CPR certifications.
—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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,
8 May 2026
Therapist Sherry Gonzalez has kept her fourth-grade son at home, rescheduling work hours, hiring babysitters.
—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 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,
29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for babysitters
Noun
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That balancing act became even more challenging when working for some of the families featured on the show, whose expectations often pushed the nannies outside of their comfort zones.
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Parents from working- and middle-class households are more likely to rely on screens compared to high-income parents, who can hire childcare services, such as full-time nannies.
Noun
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Total clinic compensation includes pay of primary care physicians, medical specialties, surgeons and advanced practice nurses and physician assistants.
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Two former emergency room nurses allege dangerous misconduct inside Heritage Valley Sewickley's emergency department and accuse hospital leaders of failing to act.
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“Babysitters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/babysitters. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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