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
Having no cool aunt of my own and no elder sisters, just teenage babysitters and camp counselors (each with their own unique but tenuous grasp on anatomy and reproductive science), the book felt warm, inviting, and—perhaps most important to my terrified, bleeding, self—safe.
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Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Schimpf says this will help grandparents and babysitters be able to refer to rules for safe sleep at all times.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Nov. 2025
Gideon's complex care still means no babysitters, and even his big sister can't watch him.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The families would go to fundraisers and other events together, and all of their children came along, because nobody had babysitters.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
But the tax benefit will also extend to gambling dealers, clowns, DJs, entertainers, content creators, maids, electricians, plumbers, babysitters, drivers and more.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
When middle managers are ignored or treated as babysitters of their team, the opposite happens.
—Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The Peace Garden State was also found to have the third-lowest hourly rate for babysitters, and ranked among the top ten in childcare access and mom support groups.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Schimpf says this will help grandparents and babysitters be able to refer to rules for safe sleep at all times.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Nov. 2025
Gideon's complex care still means no babysitters, and even his big sister can't watch him.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The families would go to fundraisers and other events together, and all of their children came along, because nobody had babysitters.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
But the tax benefit will also extend to gambling dealers, clowns, DJs, entertainers, content creators, maids, electricians, plumbers, babysitters, drivers and more.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
When middle managers are ignored or treated as babysitters of their team, the opposite happens.
—Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The Peace Garden State was also found to have the third-lowest hourly rate for babysitters, and ranked among the top ten in childcare access and mom support groups.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for babysitters
Noun
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Of course, there are nannies, producers, her husband’s political dynasty, and an industrial-grade fridge and oven behind the scenes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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Nine women — nannies, nursing techs, a sportswriter — spent a couple hours getting coached up by a no-nonsense, dry-witted instructor named Zianya.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
24 Dec. 2025
Noun
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While the specific wages that Kaiser nurses earn can vary widely, open positions currently advertised on Kaiser’s jobs website give some idea of the range.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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Speaking about the doctors and nurses who stood by her side during one of the most challenging times in her family's life, Sarah has nothing but gratitude.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Babysitters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/babysitters. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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