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
Think about caring for an ill mate, losing income because of having to give up your job, having difficulty paying your bills and suffering from painful arthritis while serving as the unpaid caregiver.
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Helen Dennis, Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Berta Lepe, one of Greenhaven's caregivers, found Hernandez under a bush, wearing only a shirt and underwear.
—Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
Older women could use more help — from their doctors and caregivers, and from the federal government, which sets guidance around exercise — putting that into practice.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
The lack of consistent standards also affects caregivers and reputable providers.
—Jake Krilovich, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
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Helen Dennis, Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Berta Lepe, one of Greenhaven's caregivers, found Hernandez under a bush, wearing only a shirt and underwear.
—Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
Older women could use more help — from their doctors and caregivers, and from the federal government, which sets guidance around exercise — putting that into practice.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
The lack of consistent standards also affects caregivers and reputable providers.
—Jake Krilovich, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for caregiver
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caregiver
Noun
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With the knife in hand, Guzman forced the child’s caretaker to walk ahead of a shopping cart in which the little boy was seated, police said.—
Selina Guevara,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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Jeff's caretaker told CBS News Sacramento that he was found dead last weekend but the coroner has not officially released his name or cause of death.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Polis’ attorneys said Tuesday that the governor essentially trusted an ICE agent’s word that the agency wanted the information for a criminal probe, rather than so that ICE could arrest and deport immigrant children or their guardians, as the groups suing Polis have alleged.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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If Floridians register as a minor, their parents or legal guardians have the authority to make the final decision.—
Bruce Staley,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
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The 2002 novel The Nanny Diaries by Kraus and McLaughlin, both former nannies, has been translated into more than 20 languages.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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Authors McLaughlin and Kraus both worked as nannies before writing the book.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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An intake nurse at the jail would not allow her to be booked because of her condition, according to the lawsuit.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Kellogg's sister, who has EMT training, helped roll her onto her side as Graham rushed over with his best man, a nurse.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Caregiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caregiver. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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