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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
For this reason, healthcare providers and family members or other caretakers are the most likely to contract it.
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
This knowledge could help Ötzi’s caretakers keep the body well preserved into the future and enable other researchers to do the same for other frozen biological discoveries.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 June 2026
The business of managing celebrity estates has changed exponentially in the 15 years since Authentic Brands Group became the caretakers of Marilyn Monroe.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 1 June 2026
So her caretakers prepared for a similar situation.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
While vacationing in Hawaii in 2013, Klum’s then-7-year-old son, Henry, and his caretakers were carried away by a riptide wave.
—Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 30 May 2026
Rescuing utopian idyll from dystopian reality, Koreeda determines that humanity is too fragile to forfeit its defining qualities to a mechanical species; that our only viable function in an artificial tomorrow is as the eternal caretakers of memory and imagination.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
Lyons wants to use her experience to help train the next generation of caretakers.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Rio's birthday celebration will include species-appropriate enrichment and special treats prepared by her caretakers.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
This knowledge could help Ötzi’s caretakers keep the body well preserved into the future and enable other researchers to do the same for other frozen biological discoveries.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 June 2026
The business of managing celebrity estates has changed exponentially in the 15 years since Authentic Brands Group became the caretakers of Marilyn Monroe.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 1 June 2026
So her caretakers prepared for a similar situation.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
While vacationing in Hawaii in 2013, Klum’s then-7-year-old son, Henry, and his caretakers were carried away by a riptide wave.
—Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 30 May 2026
Rescuing utopian idyll from dystopian reality, Koreeda determines that humanity is too fragile to forfeit its defining qualities to a mechanical species; that our only viable function in an artificial tomorrow is as the eternal caretakers of memory and imagination.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
Lyons wants to use her experience to help train the next generation of caretakers.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Rio's birthday celebration will include species-appropriate enrichment and special treats prepared by her caretakers.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caretakers
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Former keepers who visited on May 13 said the 2-year-old has bonded with surrogate mother Fredrika and developed a playful, mischievous personality.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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Neither Abrams or Marte are going to be my keepers.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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The following day, Seattle mayor Katie Wilson said 1,400 free tickets would be made available to local children and caregivers.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
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And there's a little something for parents and caregivers as well—all-new music from The Backstreet Boys!—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
10 June 2026
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Parents or legal guardians must opt into the program by filing an IRS form for a qualifying child, and other account custodians can contribute up to an additional $5,000 per child annually in post-tax funds.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The Enthoven family refer to themselves as custodians of Spier, an indication of their long-view commitment to their 620-ha parcel of land.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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The bill also encourages private professional guardians to meet with the allegedly disabled adult prior to being appointed to the case or as soon as is feasible.—
Emily Hoerner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Parents must foot the bill for these guardians, and split the cost based on their income.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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In 1952, the Sherskys closed Three Feathers and Q was left roaming Knoxville, selling to schoolteachers, promoters, and even janitors.—
Jonathan Rowe,
SPIN,
1 June 2026
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Software developers, accountants, and management consultants sit at the top of both rankings; electricians, janitors, and construction laborers sit at the bottom.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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The juvenile bear’s wander across campus late Thursday and early Friday prompted an advisory to students and a search by UC Davis police and wardens from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife as well as Yolo County Animal Control.—
Allison Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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The state wardens and other cops who knew and worked with Bob Markle weren’t just honoring his memory by attending his funeral.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Caretakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caretakers. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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