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 These precautions should apply anywhere children spend time, including the homes of babysitters, grandparents, neighbors, and other family members and friends. Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 The two are part of the original four babysitters, along with Kristy and Mary Anne. Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026 Meals are included in the cost, and there are dedicated babysitters for babies. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for babysitters
Noun
  • Often, this includes a retinue of staff — assistants, nannies, security guards — involved in the raising and protection of children.
    Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The filing accused Thomas of having refused to allow nannies into his house with his daughter, including one assigned by the court, and of using drugs.
    Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Several nurses had attempted to defend Letby, but found their testimony discounted in favor of that offered by physicians.
    Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Caylee Noggle, president and CEO of the Georgia Hospital Association, said the shortage includes nurses, physicians, behavioral health professionals, and other health care workers.
    Jamal Goss, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Babysitters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/babysitters. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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