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 Our three children grew up as his caregivers too, the way so many kids in these homes quietly do. Vanessa Chism, Baltimore Sun, 23 Aug. 2026 Our Kids’ Climate (OKC) supports parents, grandparents and caregivers in over 50 countries to take action to protect children from the impact of the climate crisis. Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Until the framework is established, HHS advises caregivers to call 911 immediately if an autistic loved one goes missing and to tell authorities the person is at high risk. Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 Health regulators also accused the ALF of ignoring state law by having no caregivers awake at night. Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 Placer County has online resources for parents and caregivers to help recognize warning signs and keep children safe online through the Placer County District Attorney’s Office AppSafe Initiative. Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Her statements echo what many families and caregivers share about the disease. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026 The American Academy of Pediatrics recognized this shift in a landmark 2016 policy statement calling for pediatricians to actively engage fathers as caregivers, not bystanders. Nishant Pandya, STAT, 17 Aug. 2026 Through her content and their story, the mother of two hopes that caregivers are also seen in these conversations. Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caregivers
Noun
  • Some turned on her caretakers, demanding more updates and accusing them of withholding information.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Yee decided her favorite nook was the Picture Room, where the museum’s caretakers unveiled Soane’s choicest paintings stowed behind clandestine folding panes.
    Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
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  • Uber is rolling out a live video feature that allows parents and guardians to view their teen’s ride in real time.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond financial concessions, Meta must also make changes to its apps including adding daily usage limits and nighttime blocks for teenagers, and introducing new tools for parents and guardians.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

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“Caregivers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caregivers. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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