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
Communities like the Nest ERG help with retention, especially at a crucial time for many caregivers.
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Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Additionally, Reynolds stresses how difficult Parkinson’s can be on caregivers, noting the toll the disease had on his mother Tammy.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Bauer also shared a key tip for caregivers: invest in a meat thermometer.
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 25 Apr. 2025
Humor can be helpful, the comedian said of being a caregiver for someone with dementia.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
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Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Additionally, Reynolds stresses how difficult Parkinson’s can be on caregivers, noting the toll the disease had on his mother Tammy.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Bauer also shared a key tip for caregivers: invest in a meat thermometer.
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 25 Apr. 2025
Humor can be helpful, the comedian said of being a caregiver for someone with dementia.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caregiver
Noun
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May 2, 2025 The designation of the AfD as extremist came as a surprise, as it was made with just days left for an outgoing caretaker government.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2025
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Image As his basketball career ended, Mr. Love became Brian Wilson’s caretaker in the 1970s and ’80s, during a turbulent period for Mr. Wilson, his cousin, whose innovative songwriting and flair for sophisticated harmonies were complicated by drug use and mental illness.—
Jeré Longman,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Since the org partnered with Three Camel Lodge in 2020 to expand the breeding program, visitors to the camp can meet the stoic (but still quite cute and fluffy) guardian dogs.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
25 Apr. 2025
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Today’s Wordle Etymology The word genie comes from the French génie, which was borrowed from Latin genius, meaning a guardian spirit or guiding influence.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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As a result of the plea deal, prosecutors dropped charges of murder and first-degree residential burglary against Scott, who also worked as the family’s nanny.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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This is the new second national tour of the musical based on the 1993 movie starring Robin Williams, a divorced father who connives to see his children by posing as their Scottish nanny.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Caregiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caregiver. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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