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
Understanding how people's bodies react to baby cries could one day help identify caregivers most attuned to infant needs, or even assist new parents in better interpreting what their child is trying to communicate.
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
From children and adults with disabilities to caregivers, teachers and therapists, accessible toys present a smart, scalable opportunity for a massive, underserved market.
—Kendra Davenport, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Don’t let technology be a barrier Stroebel says many caregivers share with her that both technology and youth language can feel like a barrier to connecting with their child.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
So during Labor Day weekend, his caregivers took him to the festival and provided him a scooter, while his friends created an art square for him, according to his friend Linda Perry.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Today, the Worth family home has been turned into a group home for disenfranchised teenagers and their counselors, caretakers and caregivers where Scary Farmers will visit on Halloween night.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
This program is recommended for ages 0 to 5 years and their caregivers.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
Our caregivers will lead the fight to fend off these dangerous policies.
—Roxey Nelson, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
For complex patients, telehealth enables family caregivers to participate remotely, often improving medication adherence and follow-through.
—Rosemary Laird, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
From children and adults with disabilities to caregivers, teachers and therapists, accessible toys present a smart, scalable opportunity for a massive, underserved market.
—Kendra Davenport, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Don’t let technology be a barrier Stroebel says many caregivers share with her that both technology and youth language can feel like a barrier to connecting with their child.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
So during Labor Day weekend, his caregivers took him to the festival and provided him a scooter, while his friends created an art square for him, according to his friend Linda Perry.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Today, the Worth family home has been turned into a group home for disenfranchised teenagers and their counselors, caretakers and caregivers where Scary Farmers will visit on Halloween night.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
This program is recommended for ages 0 to 5 years and their caregivers.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
Our caregivers will lead the fight to fend off these dangerous policies.
—Roxey Nelson, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
For complex patients, telehealth enables family caregivers to participate remotely, often improving medication adherence and follow-through.
—Rosemary Laird, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caregivers
Noun
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Some researchers argue that this background sense of trust is developed in childhood as a person interacts with caretakers.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Sep. 2025
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Still, wildlife advocates, caretakers and scientists remain optimistic about the future.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In 2016, the Mans petitioned to become Natalia’s legal guardians; however, a hearing was required to determine whether Natalia was a minor or a legal adult.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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The shop also mentors and trains locals to be guides and guardians of their backyard coastline.—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Caregivers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caregivers. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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