Synonyms of caregivers

caregivers

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• caretakers
• guardians
• nurses
• nannies
• carers
• custodians
• protectors
• foster parents
• sitters
• keepers
• babysitters
• attendants
• companions
• keeps
• minders
• guards
• chaperones

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• clients
• charges
• dependents
• wards

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of caregivers

After opening up about his gender identity and sexuality to another youth at a group home in rural Oregon, Rin quickly regretted it, feeling ostracized from the other youth by his caregivers and misunderstood. — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026

Allegheny Health Network pediatricians are urging parents and caregivers to establish healthy routines as children return to school. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

The program is expected to launch in January with flexible, bi-monthly dance workshops for people with MS, their caregivers and family members. — Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Jia said his framework still needs testing with patients and caregivers in real settings. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026

Its movements and squeaks change in response to the person interacting with it, giving caregivers another way to reduce distress and encourage engagement. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026

Fifty-five percent of sandwich caregivers have turned down a promotion, raise, or new opportunity because of care responsibilities. — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Bidets can also allow people with physical limitations to clean themselves independently, reducing the workload of caregivers, most of whom are women. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, supported by nearly 12 million unpaid caregivers. — Alzheimer’s Association, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026