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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Understanding how people's bodies react to baby cries could one day help identify caregivers most attuned to infant needs, or even assist new parents in better interpreting what their child is trying to communicate.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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From children and adults with disabilities to caregivers, teachers and therapists, accessible toys present a smart, scalable opportunity for a massive, underserved market.—
Kendra Davenport,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Carers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carers. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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