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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
Later that year, it was sold again and began a four-decade stay with various caretakers in California.
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Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
Parents or caretakers of any unvaccinated child who contracts the virus are advised to make sure the child has lots of fluids.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Kurtsie also tags along during giraffe feedings and encounters and watches her best friend Bakari interact with caretakers and guests.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Kurtsie has become more relaxed and confident, taking behavioral cues from Bakari’s calm demeanor around caretakers.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Sassy, Rambunctious and Getting to Know Herself Despite the rocky start, Linh Mai is developing a personality that her caretakers clearly adore.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
Following growing degree days, rather than the calendar, can tell plants’ caretakers when to watch out for pests and when to act against them.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Meet Our 2026 Best for Baby Award Winners The Parents 2026 Best for Baby Awards features 100 products designed to help caretakers on their parenting journey.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
Xiarhos says this time around feels different because of a special new Massachusetts vanity license plate that benefits K-9s and their caretakers.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
Parents or caretakers of any unvaccinated child who contracts the virus are advised to make sure the child has lots of fluids.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Kurtsie also tags along during giraffe feedings and encounters and watches her best friend Bakari interact with caretakers and guests.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Kurtsie has become more relaxed and confident, taking behavioral cues from Bakari’s calm demeanor around caretakers.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Sassy, Rambunctious and Getting to Know Herself Despite the rocky start, Linh Mai is developing a personality that her caretakers clearly adore.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
Following growing degree days, rather than the calendar, can tell plants’ caretakers when to watch out for pests and when to act against them.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Meet Our 2026 Best for Baby Award Winners The Parents 2026 Best for Baby Awards features 100 products designed to help caretakers on their parenting journey.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
Xiarhos says this time around feels different because of a special new Massachusetts vanity license plate that benefits K-9s and their caretakers.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caretakers
Noun
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Buttercup and her pups are being monitored by animal keepers and veterinary staff.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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Buttercup and her babies are being monitored by animal keepers and veterinary staff, and the pair are sometimes taken off exhibit to limit crowd exposure.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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His abdomen became distended, and his behavior changed — enough to concern caregivers.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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For the caregivers and families, the tours are a lifeline.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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This lets banks, exchanges, digital wallets, and custodians earn rewards from cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Solana across more than 40 blockchain networks, without having to build or run their own systems.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Bus drivers, custodians and special education workers will receive a 24% wage increase, increased hours that ensure healthcare benefits, and the district agreed to rescind layoffs for hundreds of IT technicians.—
Tom Wait,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If one or both parents or guardians can't be present, additional documentation showing their consent is required.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Federalist Society and its liberal cousin, the American Constitution Society, serve as guardians of the separate ecosystems in which the jurists live, socialize, and build their reputations.—
Peter S. Canellos,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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The former series brought aliens to Earth; the latter followed two janitors accidentally launched into space.—
Carmel Dagan,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
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These outsourced workers received markedly lower wages than janitors who worked directly for Harvard.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 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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Armas said the prison wardens never switched off the lights.—
Manuel Rueda,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Caretakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caretakers. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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