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
For that reason, caregivers are encouraged to take precautions and have a safety plan in place.
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Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
House Bill 256 expands rights and protections for foster parents, relative caregivers and fictive kin caregivers.
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Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Support for more than just kids The dogs are not only a support for patients, but for staff, families and caregivers as well, said White.
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Zuri Primos
june 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
The gala, at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana in Gary, focused on patients, families, caregivers and the donors whose support makes care possible, a release said.
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Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Over time, Haitian women have built lives and sustained communities as parents, workers, churchgoers, students and caregivers.
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Ammcise Apply,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Yet caregivers are inundated with alarms, alerts and interruptions, many of which do not require action.
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Julia Strandberg,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Community and political leaders warned Friday that the impact would be felt beyond the Haitian community, including by older South Floridians who lose their caregivers and as the region loses a significant pool of workers.
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Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Most are left by parents or caregivers by accident, according to the organization Kids and Car Safety, which tracks such deaths.
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Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
House Bill 256 expands rights and protections for foster parents, relative caregivers and fictive kin caregivers.
—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Support for more than just kids The dogs are not only a support for patients, but for staff, families and caregivers as well, said White.
—
Zuri Primos
june 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
The gala, at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana in Gary, focused on patients, families, caregivers and the donors whose support makes care possible, a release said.
—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Over time, Haitian women have built lives and sustained communities as parents, workers, churchgoers, students and caregivers.
—
Ammcise Apply,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Yet caregivers are inundated with alarms, alerts and interruptions, many of which do not require action.
—
Julia Strandberg,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Community and political leaders warned Friday that the impact would be felt beyond the Haitian community, including by older South Floridians who lose their caregivers and as the region loses a significant pool of workers.
—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Most are left by parents or caregivers by accident, according to the organization Kids and Car Safety, which tracks such deaths.
—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caregivers
Noun
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And then every other day, caretakers distribute 60 bales of hay (at 100 pounds each) to the horses.
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Grief counseling services are being made available to trainers, caretakers, owners and other members of the backstretch community affected by incident, according to the association.
Noun
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This winning series captures a row of poplar trees planted along the banks of the River Po in Italy, which are natural guardians against flooding, now standing immersed in perfectly still water beneath soft, diffused light.
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After July 4, parents, guardians, grandparents and others can also contribute up to $5,000 a year.
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“Caregivers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caregivers. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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