as in caretaker
a person who has responsibility for the care of another
he could no longer keep up his role as caregiver for his sick wife
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Recent Examples of caregiver
Today’s mothers are expected to be both hyperrational project managers — scheduling enrichment, monitoring nutrition, tracking developmental milestones — and deeply intuitive caregivers, continuously consulting their emotional compass for guidance about their children and themselves.
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Nina Bandelj, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
That creates a real concern for older adults, caregivers and people who cannot move quickly.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Her agency offers various programs like caregiver support and meal services, along with opportunities to exercise the mind.
—Lauren Pastrana, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The Christie treats more than 60,000 patients each year, according to the National Health Service, and is known for offering a range of complementary holistic care services for patients and caregivers, including therapy programs, art classes, wellbeing spaces and chaplaincy support.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
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Nina Bandelj, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
That creates a real concern for older adults, caregivers and people who cannot move quickly.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Her agency offers various programs like caregiver support and meal services, along with opportunities to exercise the mind.
—Lauren Pastrana, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The Christie treats more than 60,000 patients each year, according to the National Health Service, and is known for offering a range of complementary holistic care services for patients and caregivers, including therapy programs, art classes, wellbeing spaces and chaplaincy support.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caregiver
Noun
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This is Linda Clover, volunteer, curator, and caretaker of the 46-foot-wide creation, who’s met thousands of tourists from all over the world at the ball eager to spin some twine and a story.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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For this reason, healthcare providers and family members or other caretakers are the most likely to contract it.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Teens ages 13 to 17 can ride solo with an Uber Teen Account that must be set up and linked to an account owned by a parent or legal guardian.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Her guardian would love for Sophie to have another adult in her life who can be there for her and support her.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Tamaya Denae posts on TikTok about her Arizona nanny life.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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One pivotal moment in their BFF history came in 1990 when King, 71, found her now ex-husband, William Bumpus, getting intimate with a friend — while her 2- and 3-year-old children were home with their nanny.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 May 2026
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Indeed, the Knick who’s really sparked my ardor lately is shooting guard Josh Hart—in no small part because of the sweetness of his bond with his wife, registered nurse Shannon Hart.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
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The flight would carry critical medicines, food, nurses and doctors.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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“Caregiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caregiver. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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