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
Our garden partners, their caregivers and care staff are all encouraged to participate.
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The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Paniagua Guzman and other researchers have reviewed literature showing that poetry interventions open a path to self-expression for those living with dementia and their caregivers, giving them agency as well as opportunities to connect with others.
—Holly J. McDede, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Caring Across Generations is a national organization of family caregivers, care workers, disabled people and aging adults who are working to make care more accessible, affordable and equitable for everyone.
—Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
And, at other times, caregivers just want to have small talk, or a conversation about anything else.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
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The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Paniagua Guzman and other researchers have reviewed literature showing that poetry interventions open a path to self-expression for those living with dementia and their caregivers, giving them agency as well as opportunities to connect with others.
—Holly J. McDede, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Caring Across Generations is a national organization of family caregivers, care workers, disabled people and aging adults who are working to make care more accessible, affordable and equitable for everyone.
—Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
And, at other times, caregivers just want to have small talk, or a conversation about anything else.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caregiver
Noun
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Many are parents, caretakers or full-time employees juggling classes, jobs and family responsibilities.—
Robert Moreno,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Investigators identified Cowens as the caretaker of 59-year-old Richard McClintic.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The United States has traditionally acted as the guardian of this system.—
John Kerry,
semafor.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Kids aged 7 to 18 can also walk in for the shot without a prescription, as long as a parent or guardian gives consent and talks it over with the pharmacist.—
Evan Moore
November 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The respondents spend an average of $53,558 a year on their nanny, $30,000 a year on private school and $20,000 a year on day care.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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As the family's frantic search begins, the media is quick to point the finger at Marissa and her friend, Jenny Kaminski (Fanning), whose nanny, Carrie Finch (Sophia Lillis), becomes the prime suspect.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The BirdStock organizing team of Merisa Titlow, Arianna Opsvig and Kelsey Martin said the CPPS funds will be used to enhance medical services and safety at BirdStock, including an onsite ambulance, two emergency medical technicians and a nurse or physician.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Larry] Gelbart in advance, 'My aim will be to be to be the best goddamn head nurse in Korea.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Caregiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caregiver. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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