as in caregiver
a person who has responsibility for the care of another
a workshop for parents and other carers of autistic children
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Recent Examples of carer
Nicole Fallert here, don't forget to treat your mom or a special carer in your life this weekend!
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Between next Wednesday and Thursday, the princess will spend time in the northern Italian city of Reggio Emilia to explore internationally leading approaches to supporting young children and their carers, the palace said in a statement shared with CNN on Wednesday.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
The 24-year-old defender began his college carer at Iowa Western Community College before transferring to TCU in 2022.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Even worse, not one company requires its suppliers to offer workers paid carer time-off.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
Inspired by Matute’s personal experience as a carer for her mother, an Alzheimer disease sufferer, during her early adulthood, the title was always a main competition frontrunner.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
The arrangement went unnoticed by authorities until the carer’s daughter reportedly raised concerns late last year.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The hour-long session clearly has an emotional effect on the singers and their carers.
—ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
Roman residents, young children up to 5 years old, and people with disabilities and their carers are exempt from the admission fee.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Between next Wednesday and Thursday, the princess will spend time in the northern Italian city of Reggio Emilia to explore internationally leading approaches to supporting young children and their carers, the palace said in a statement shared with CNN on Wednesday.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
The 24-year-old defender began his college carer at Iowa Western Community College before transferring to TCU in 2022.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Even worse, not one company requires its suppliers to offer workers paid carer time-off.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
Inspired by Matute’s personal experience as a carer for her mother, an Alzheimer disease sufferer, during her early adulthood, the title was always a main competition frontrunner.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
The arrangement went unnoticed by authorities until the carer’s daughter reportedly raised concerns late last year.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The hour-long session clearly has an emotional effect on the singers and their carers.
—ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
Roman residents, young children up to 5 years old, and people with disabilities and their carers are exempt from the admission fee.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carer
caregiver
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To Cheryl, her family's journey with LaJeunesse is a continuous reminder of the importance of nurses, who oftentimes become more than just a caregiver.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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The same day that the nanny allegedly beat Walter, other caregivers slapped and flogged his siblings, including with shoes and wooden sticks.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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“Carer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carer. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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