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as in caregiver
a person who has responsibility for the care of another
most primary caretakers of elderly parents are women
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Recent Examples of caretaker
In the City of Brotherly Love, Sirianni is stigmatized by the widespread perception of his limitations as an offensive strategist, and he’s often marginalized as a glorified caretaker of an operation fueled by an elite owner, rock-star GM, brilliant defensive coordinator and talent-rich roster.
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Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
The ghostly character doesn't have a particularly significant role in the story, but is a constant nuisance in the tapestry of Hogwarts with antics that include throwing things, making messes, pulling pranks, and generally causing mischief that enrages caretaker Argus Filch.
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Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
Housed inside a charming cottage that once belonged to the caretaker of the 800-acre Lonesome Valley property, this serene spa offers multiple treatment rooms and a porch to relax before or after your session.
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Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Eventually, Lai Mah became the caretaker of Susan’s entire wardrobe.
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Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for caretaker
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
The ghostly character doesn't have a particularly significant role in the story, but is a constant nuisance in the tapestry of Hogwarts with antics that include throwing things, making messes, pulling pranks, and generally causing mischief that enrages caretaker Argus Filch.
—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
Housed inside a charming cottage that once belonged to the caretaker of the 800-acre Lonesome Valley property, this serene spa offers multiple treatment rooms and a porch to relax before or after your session.
—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Eventually, Lai Mah became the caretaker of Susan’s entire wardrobe.
—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for caretaker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caretaker
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Western Union announcing stablecoin issuance on Solana with Anchorage as custodian.
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In January of 2022, this Prancing Horse was sold to its current custodian, yacht designer Terence Disdale, whose creations include the 533-foot Eclipse, commissioned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.
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Children whose parents or caregivers decline vaccination are particularly vulnerable.
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The rest of the money went to the addition of a pool heater at the Titusville YMCA Family Center, which will allow the pool to stay open year-round, providing swim lessons, family activities and programs for people living with Alzheimer's and their caregivers — no matter the season.
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England's Anthony Gordon had a beautiful straight shot at Ghana's goal in the 57th minute, which landed straight in the arms of keeper Benjamin Asare.
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After a lengthy weather delay, play finally resumed on the pitch, where Iraq made a costly mistake on a goal kick that the keeper was not prepared to handle, and Ousmane Dembele served an easy pass to Mbappe to set up his second goal of the evening.
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Katherine was later reinstated as a co-guardian.
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Instead, the decision is left to parents and guardians.
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Goodall had toiled 23 years as a janitor in a Terre Haute, Indiana, middle school when the 55-year old hopped a flight for the first time in his life, and took the AGT stage in Los Angeles.
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Some hospital staff, like janitors and cafeteria workers, still make minimum wage.
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There – with three weeks left for Landor to serve – the warden ignored the judicial order, directing guards to shackle Landor and forcibly shave his head.
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The warden’s high-stakes deal is for Murphy to smuggle gold out of a remote mine.
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“Caretaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caretaker. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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