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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
Cory — a disabled U.S. Army combat veteran — said his wife is a natural caretaker and praised her for the positive spirit she’s kept throughout her difficult journey.
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Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 13 May 2025
As the pass maps below show, Southampton’s caretaker boss, Simon Rusk, sought no brownie points for aesthetics.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 11 May 2025
Much of the security anxiety among the ultra-wealthy revolves around their children, who may face risks of being kidnapped, abused by caretakers or, of course, getting into accidents or more common situations that any other kid could encounter.
—Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
In March, Ahir was charged with unlawful practice of medicine; theft from elder or dependent adult by a caretaker; identity theft – obtain credit with other’s identification; and false indication of right to practice medicine, prosecutors said in a news release.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2025
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Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 13 May 2025
As the pass maps below show, Southampton’s caretaker boss, Simon Rusk, sought no brownie points for aesthetics.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 11 May 2025
Much of the security anxiety among the ultra-wealthy revolves around their children, who may face risks of being kidnapped, abused by caretakers or, of course, getting into accidents or more common situations that any other kid could encounter.
—Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
In March, Ahir was charged with unlawful practice of medicine; theft from elder or dependent adult by a caretaker; identity theft – obtain credit with other’s identification; and false indication of right to practice medicine, prosecutors said in a news release.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caretaker
Noun
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To further preserve the complete privacy of the conclave, the support staff — including chefs, cleaners and custodians — all took an oath of secrecy, of which the punishment for breaking it is excommunication, CBS News reported.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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The school board approved the closing of three elementary schools and the elimination of 19 teaching jobs and more than 100 other jobs, including 25 custodians.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2025
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Male Alzheimer’s caregivers group: The Men’s Breakfast Club is an informal and unstructured gathering of male caregivers.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2025
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Anyone who wants to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, research or caregiver resources is invited to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s free Alzheimer’s & Caregiving Educational Conference, set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 14 at the Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe St. in Chicago.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Isabella’s a keeper with an assistant-manager title in the near future.—
Eddie Mouradian,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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Callender was back in his usual role as Inter Miami’s starting keeper on Sunday night against Toronto FC at Chase Stadium.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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Most rides have a family waiting area for parents or guardians to switch off with kids who either can’t or don’t want to ride.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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As the guardians are overrun, June is lowered to safety and the other prisoners are freed.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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Peter Dinklage plays the title role, a janitor who becomes a CEO-fighting vigilante after falling into toxic waste and transforming into a mutant with superhuman size and strength.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
16 May 2025
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My mom was a janitor, my father was a trash man, my grandmother served food for 25 years for the community.—
Isaiah Mikhail,
Essence,
13 May 2025
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Blackwell, the warden, even ordered a full search of Alcatraz on the off chance the men never actually left.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
12 May 2025
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Were you tempted to throw your warden into that number in some form or fashion?—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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“Caretaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caretaker. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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