as in caregivers
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 carers
This is partly down to the love and care that foster carers provide, which can go a long way to boosting the well-being of a shelter dog.
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
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
Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carers
caregivers
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In looking for community, Klairissa started joining Facebook groups to connect to the few other families impacted by KARS, as well as the wider community of caregivers for those with rare illnesses.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Some caregivers, though not intentionally, can be angry or hurt and talk negatively about the parents in front of the children.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Carers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carers. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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