CAREGIVER Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

caregiver

noun

ˈker-ˌgi-vər

Definition of caregiver

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 Parents and caregivers should keep an eye on their children and follow the library’s rules regarding supervision and children’s areas. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 Their mental anguish, out-of-pocket expenses, the time caregivers devote to their work, the wages lost from forgone work — all create spectacular costs for America’s families. — Jason Karlawish, STAT, 16 Sep. 2026 Volunteers under 16 years of age will require a parental or caregiver signature. — Alison Gibson, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026 At this point, spouses or parents often become the primary caregivers coordinating appointments and treatment. — Cristina Johnson, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for caregiver

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Noun

Chan says the choice was tied to a broader decision to root the film in the patient’s own experience rather than a family’s or caretaker’s view of her.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
Alongside another caretaker in the department, Scruggs pays for Cheeto’s care and medical expenses out of pocket.

— Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of caretaker

Noun

After Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools notified students’ parents and guardians, the district gave students the option to stay at school or go home, wrote Markl Johnson, district spokesperson, in a statement.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
Drivers under the age of 21 are not allowed to travel with any alcohol unless they are accompanied by a parent, relative or legal guardian.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of guardian

Noun

Her parents divorced early and shared custody across film and TV sets in Colorado and California and beyond, with Dakota and a nanny and a tutor and her half brother running between them.

— Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026
The country’s parents need comprehensive reform, not this kind of regressive, zero-sum nanny-statism.

— Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of nanny

Noun

But for the registered nurse, who dons a Hello Kitty badge reel at work, nostalgia was part of the card’s appeal.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Aesthetic nurse specialist Roxette Romanes of SkinSpirit’s Roslyn Heights location said ZO’s economics are broadly similar to those of other professional skincare brands the clinic carries.

— Bilin Lin, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026

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