caregivers

plural of caregiver
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 Her gay best friend, Anthony, became her daughter’s adoptive father, and his parents joined a small, devoted community of caregivers for their child. — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026 Every fall, millions of American parents and caregivers make extraordinary sacrifices to send a child to college. — Suresh Garimella, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2026 Parents and caregivers have been encouraged to keep young children away from any small magnets. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 Parents and caregivers should keep an eye on their children and follow the library’s rules regarding supervision and children’s areas. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 Their mental anguish, out-of-pocket expenses, the time caregivers devote to their work, the wages lost from forgone work — all create spectacular costs for America’s families. — Jason Karlawish, STAT, 16 Sep. 2026 At this point, spouses or parents often become the primary caregivers coordinating appointments and treatment. — Cristina Johnson, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026 The Florida Department of Elder Affairs program provides free Medicare and health insurance counseling and information to Medicare beneficiaries, their families and caregivers. — Michelle Marchante september 15, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026 Aleksandr is listed as the CFO of a senior-care staffing agency, founded in Flatbush in 2008, which connects people with in-home caregivers. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 15 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caregivers
Noun
  • The hotlines are also open to people who need to report abuse from caretakers.
    — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • When a seal like Violet won’t eat on its own, caretakers use a tube to feed it.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • After Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools notified students’ parents and guardians, the district gave students the option to stay at school or go home, wrote Markl Johnson, district spokesperson, in a statement.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The administrations of both schools said in the statement that parents or guardians in attendance should report any concerning activity.
    — Patrick Damp, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Caregivers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caregivers. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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