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 There will also be firefighter stories and singing sessions for children and their caregivers. Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 27 July 2026 Now a caregiver coach with Equip, Humston recommends parents and caregivers be open about their own struggles with eating disorders. Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 27 July 2026 Daughters are typically expected to stay home to help care for younger siblings or act as caregivers for sick or aging family members. Courtney Busch, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 The researchers behind the project say dressing challenges can reduce autonomy and increase reliance on caregivers. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026 Some evacuees are elderly care home residents, helped out the affected area by their caregivers and, in some cases, paramedics. Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 The agency urged parents, caregivers and healthcare professionals to discuss medication safety with young people. Andrew Yockey, The Conversation, 24 July 2026 Night shift workers, people juggling multiple jobs and caregivers on unpredictable schedules often have no choice. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026 In addition to the transportation delivering care on time, caregivers were also happy with the provided transportation. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026
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Noun
  • Birdie gets together with Povich’s son’s three dogs and the grounds’ caretakers’ three dogs.
    Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
  • But once those donations ran out, their caretakers worried that euthanasia might be imminent -- asking the Canadian government in October 2025 for funds to feed the marine mammals.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 July 2026
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  • In a statement Wednesday, police urged parents and guardians to have open conversations with their children about safe touch and inappropriate adult behavior.
    Tim Fang, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • The pieces resonate with fellow Eaton fire survivors, some of whom embrace the whimsical figures as protective guardians and first artworks in new homes.
    Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

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“Caregivers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caregivers. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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