carer

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 The charity, which Harry has been a patron of since 2007, is holding its celebration evening honoring young people who live with challenging and life-limiting conditions and marking the contributions of those who look after them, from parents to nursing staff and carers. Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025 Only three carer wins in twenty-three lifetime starts but this son of English Channel is battle tested as his last sixteen starts have been in Stakes company. Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025 Emma Heming Willis, wife to and carer of Bruce Willis, opened up to Diane Sawyer about what her life with the former movie star is like today. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025 Behind shot of young female carer walking with the elderly woman in the park. Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carer
caregiver
Noun
  • The foster caregiver, who wished to remain anonymous, said that, while Fleece prefers to curl up in blankets, Flannel is already more adventurous.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
  • While some caregivers find support groups or respite useful, others do not.
    Sophie Okolo, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Carer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carer. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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