babysitters

plural of babysitter
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 Before-school babysitters can ease the morning rush by helping kids get ready, making busy mornings feel more manageable for the whole family. Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Aug. 2026 Some end up working as part-time dog walkers, babysitters, house cleaners, or reservationists, all in pursuit of a happy client and a closed deal. Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 29 July 2026 Plenty of people are seemingly starting to feel like depleted AI babysitters. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for babysitters
Noun
  • These nefarious little nannies were blamed for every cool model that didn’t make it to our shores, and every sweet performance option left on the table (not to mention every part that fell off of an American car built between 1979 and 1999).
    Byron Hurd, The Drive, 5 Aug. 2026
  • On the series, which is streaming now, Bienvenue, Hayward and six other young nannies jet off to Ibiza for a summer to launch a nannying agency for VIP clientele on vacation.
    Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • Many of these people are poorly paid, but some, such as travel nurses, are highly compensated.
    Paul Osterman, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Across the country in California, nurses at Kaiser Permanente are striking and picketing against the AI surveilling their work and playing a growing role in patient care.
    Katie Palmer, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026

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“Babysitters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/babysitters. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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