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
For now, by telling his own story and amplifying the voices of caregivers everywhere, the documentary aims to build community.
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Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 14 June 2025
The diagnosis can be burdensome on relationships, particularly with family members who are the primary caregivers.
—Lydia McFarlane, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Separation anxiety disorder, the clinical name for the extreme fear some kids experience when apart from a parent or caregiver, is a common issue in both young and older children.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
The caregiver then leaves, only to return after around 10–15 minutes.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 14 June 2025
The diagnosis can be burdensome on relationships, particularly with family members who are the primary caregivers.
—Lydia McFarlane, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Separation anxiety disorder, the clinical name for the extreme fear some kids experience when apart from a parent or caregiver, is a common issue in both young and older children.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
The caregiver then leaves, only to return after around 10–15 minutes.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caregiver
Noun
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The agency’s own policy requires detaining noncitizen parents or legal guardians, who are primary caretakers or have custody of minor children, in facilities close to their children.—
Kimmy Yam,
NBC news,
13 June 2025
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Thanks to her bellowing sound, the brave caretaker saw the animal in danger and quickly jumped in the water to lift it to dry land.—
Allison Moses,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Parents and guardians earning $200,000 a year or less are eligible to claim the full $2,000 credit per child through tax year 2025.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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Researchers gave the species a new common name: the Palawan guardian frog.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2025
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Macklemore’s Seattle home in the Capitol Hill neighborhood was reportedly burglarized over the weekend while his three children were sleeping inside, and his nanny said she was maced in the face.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2025
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Macklemore's home in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle was the site of a home invasion as his nanny was maced with bear spray and his three children were present, according to law enforcement.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
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“Caregiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caregiver. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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