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as in keepers
a person who takes care of a property sometimes for an absent owner
hired a caretaker for the mansion during the winter months
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as in caregivers
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 caretakers
The new owners see themselves as caretakers.
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Abby Dodge, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Many of her works place a child at the center of the scene among family, friends and caretakers, who usually appear shadow-like at the edges of the paintings.
—Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Suitable for kids ages 2 to 5 with their caretakers.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
The new owners see themselves as caretakers.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Here, human caretakers will put them on a weight-gaining diet so they can be released in tip-top condition in a year.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Two independent residences are ideal for housing guests and resident caretakers.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
Zoo caretakers stepped in to hand-raise him, carefully monitoring his development and gradually introducing him to other macaques.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 17 Feb. 2026
This week, caretakers released the bird once more and stood on the beach as the western snowy plover took flight over waves that crashed against the sandy coastline.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Abby Dodge, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Many of her works place a child at the center of the scene among family, friends and caretakers, who usually appear shadow-like at the edges of the paintings.
—Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Suitable for kids ages 2 to 5 with their caretakers.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
The new owners see themselves as caretakers.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Here, human caretakers will put them on a weight-gaining diet so they can be released in tip-top condition in a year.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Two independent residences are ideal for housing guests and resident caretakers.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
Zoo caretakers stepped in to hand-raise him, carefully monitoring his development and gradually introducing him to other macaques.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 17 Feb. 2026
This week, caretakers released the bird once more and stood on the beach as the western snowy plover took flight over waves that crashed against the sandy coastline.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caretakers
Noun
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In the engine room, Hoff spoke of how some keepers went mad because of the foghorn blasting every few seconds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Both keepers had three saves in a scoreless first half.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Tracking the symptoms of ATTR-CM through a detailed, daily log can optimize disease management and empower caregivers to know when a medical evaluation is warranted.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2026
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As the summer months usher in peak pool and beach season, parents and caregivers are urged to prioritize water safety for young children.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Members include correctional officers, sergeants, maintenance workers, custodians, cafeteria workers and school bus drivers.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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In addition to depository audits, gold IRA custodians also maintain records of each account's holdings, creating multiple layers of oversight.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Parents and guardians are notified if their child was marked absent.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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Six years later, in 2024, the man suffered a fall that resulted in him needing 24-hour medical care and his family becoming the legal guardians of his affairs.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The documents also detail the scale of the personnel required to build and manage the temporary lock-up, from janitors to laundry workers to cooks, translators to legal case managers to IT staff.—
Kate Payne,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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Jobs, like cashiers and janitors, are least exposed to AI, while secretaries and administrative assistants are most impacted, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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As state corrections director, Franzen ordered a shakedown at Stateville and fired two wardens at the facility in an effort to root out corruption.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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According to wardens, a team of trackers spotted the twins on Saturday, with monitoring and protection measures in force to increase their chances of survival.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Caretakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caretakers. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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