as in caretakers
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 caregivers
Where ancient midwives had summoned divine assistance by uttering incantations, medieval maternity caregivers called upon saintly mothers by reciting rhythmical charms.
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Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
The vast majority are under the age of 3, and most are left by parents or caregivers by complete accident, according to the organization Kids and Car Safety, which tracks hot car deaths.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Its programming for children ages 2 to 8 includes series such as Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Carl the Collector, Wild Kratts and Alma’s Way, alongside a wide range of educational games and resources for parents, caregivers and teachers.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2026
Sixty-three million adults, or one in four, now serve as family caregivers, a 45 percent increase in just a decade.
—Neal K. Shah, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Thirty-one companies added new leave policies for primary caregivers, while thirty-two companies added new policies for secondary caregivers.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
For many women and caregivers, cooking is folded into what sociologists call the second shift.
—Michelle Beadle Holder, SELF, 16 Mar. 2026
Henry fit in caregivers' palms when the penguin was born and will probably grow to be about a foot tall.
—Kyle Melnick The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Perhaps robots will one day replace doctors and surgeons, nurses and other caregivers, too, but that kind of disruption seems further away for health care than many other industries.
—Conor Sen, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
The vast majority are under the age of 3, and most are left by parents or caregivers by complete accident, according to the organization Kids and Car Safety, which tracks hot car deaths.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Its programming for children ages 2 to 8 includes series such as Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Carl the Collector, Wild Kratts and Alma’s Way, alongside a wide range of educational games and resources for parents, caregivers and teachers.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2026
Sixty-three million adults, or one in four, now serve as family caregivers, a 45 percent increase in just a decade.
—Neal K. Shah, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Thirty-one companies added new leave policies for primary caregivers, while thirty-two companies added new policies for secondary caregivers.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
For many women and caregivers, cooking is folded into what sociologists call the second shift.
—Michelle Beadle Holder, SELF, 16 Mar. 2026
Henry fit in caregivers' palms when the penguin was born and will probably grow to be about a foot tall.
—Kyle Melnick The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Perhaps robots will one day replace doctors and surgeons, nurses and other caregivers, too, but that kind of disruption seems further away for health care than many other industries.
—Conor Sen, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caregivers
Noun
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The Lamont administration has also argued that the program actually creates a burden for some enrollees, who are responsible for recruiting their own caretakers and may find that overwhelming.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2026
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The new owners see themselves as caretakers.—
Abby Dodge,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The best thing parents and guardians can do to avoid these exposures is to lock these substances away and have discussions about the risks of using drugs like nicotine and cannabis, Campbell said.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Spring break is finally here in Oklahoma, and parents and guardians are looking for ways to keep kids busy until school returns.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Caregivers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caregivers. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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