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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The dogs' caregiver has been cooperative in the investigation, WNYT reported, citing Hawkins' news conference.
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
Griffin Health caregivers will also be offering free blood pressure screenings and consultations.
—Brian Gioiele, Connecticut Post, 3 Oct. 2024
Parents, caregivers and families play an invaluable role in the education of our students.
—Victoria Le, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
In 2016, when the National Survey of Children’s Health asked parents and other caregivers how their youngsters were faring, their responses indicated that 3.1% of kids ages 3 to 17 were depressed.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
Griffin Health caregivers will also be offering free blood pressure screenings and consultations.
—Brian Gioiele, Connecticut Post, 3 Oct. 2024
Parents, caregivers and families play an invaluable role in the education of our students.
—Victoria Le, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
In 2016, when the National Survey of Children’s Health asked parents and other caregivers how their youngsters were faring, their responses indicated that 3.1% of kids ages 3 to 17 were depressed.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Caregiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caregiver. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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