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
The good news is that drowning is preventable — and there are several ways every parent, caregiver and community member can help keep children safe around water.
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Natalia Zea, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
The diagnosis can be burdensome on relationships, particularly with family members who are the primary caregivers.
—Lydia McFarlane, NPR, 31 May 2025
The woman is the primary caregiver for her mother, so some of the money will be used for expenses related to her mom’s health.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 29 May 2025
There are exemptions for those who are caregivers for dependent children or who are pregnant, among others.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for caregiver
Natalia Zea, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
The diagnosis can be burdensome on relationships, particularly with family members who are the primary caregivers.
—Lydia McFarlane, NPR, 31 May 2025
The woman is the primary caregiver for her mother, so some of the money will be used for expenses related to her mom’s health.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 29 May 2025
There are exemptions for those who are caregivers for dependent children or who are pregnant, among others.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for caregiver
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caregiver
Noun
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Kindly caretakers of youths in prewar times (Judge Hardy in the Hardy films helps his aw-shucks son navigate chaste first kisses, etc.) retreat from view.—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2025
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Next to the main house is the two-bedroom caretaker’s home, and another two guest houses sit a bit farther afield.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Moving beyond the initial cost of raising a child, higher education costs typically come prior to the parent/guardian retiring.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Those families are coming together and building relationships across language barriers, Castillo said — especially since parents and guardians often prefer hearing from each other rather than from the school.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Scott would often do odd jobs for Spohr and her family, including working as a nanny, in exchange for horseback lessons and housing her horse at Spohr’s stables.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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The suspects were reportedly inside the house for several minutes until the nanny was able to free herself and call 911.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
10 June 2025
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“Caregiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caregiver. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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