as in caretaker
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 caregiver
The good news is that drowning is preventable — and there are several ways every parent, caregiver and community member can help keep children safe around water.
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Natalia Zea, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
The diagnosis can be burdensome on relationships, particularly with family members who are the primary caregivers.
—Lydia McFarlane, NPR, 31 May 2025
The woman is the primary caregiver for her mother, so some of the money will be used for expenses related to her mom’s health.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 29 May 2025
There are exemptions for those who are caregivers for dependent children or who are pregnant, among others.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 29 May 2025
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Natalia Zea, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
The diagnosis can be burdensome on relationships, particularly with family members who are the primary caregivers.
—Lydia McFarlane, NPR, 31 May 2025
The woman is the primary caregiver for her mother, so some of the money will be used for expenses related to her mom’s health.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 29 May 2025
There are exemptions for those who are caregivers for dependent children or who are pregnant, among others.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for caregiver
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caregiver
Noun
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Kindly caretakers of youths in prewar times (Judge Hardy in the Hardy films helps his aw-shucks son navigate chaste first kisses, etc.) retreat from view.—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2025
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Next to the main house is the two-bedroom caretaker’s home, and another two guest houses sit a bit farther afield.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The child must appear in person with both parents or legal guardians.—
Maykel Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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According to the Federal Register, recommendation votes are scheduled for multiple vaccines, including for the Vaccines for Children program, which provides vaccines at no cost to those whose parents or guardians may not be able to afford them.—
Sarah Owermohle,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Scott would often do odd jobs for Spohr and her family, including working as a nanny, in exchange for horseback lessons and housing her horse at Spohr’s stables.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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The nanny reportedly bit one of the burglars and escaped before going door-to-door in the neighborhood looking to be let in to call 911.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
10 June 2025
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“Caregiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caregiver. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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