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Recent Examples of caretaking
Matt Lovatt, director for the UK’s Trentham Monkey Forest, told the BBC that rejection by parents is rare among macaques, but that males of the species do as much caretaking as the females, so Punch still has a good chance of integrating into the troop and developing normally, even without his mom.
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2026
Discuss why caretaking is needed Elysia Ostrander, who is a family dog trainer with Pawsitive Families, is a mom of two kids–ages 4 and 6–and a dog mom to a senior Shorthaired Pointer lab mix and an 8-month-old Labradoodle.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
After four years of caretaking, my mom passed away from dementia.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Even those who work part- or full-time still end up shouldering the brunt of the practical labor (cooking, cleaning, caretaking, scheduling) and emotional labor (initiating hard conversations, offering support, anticipating needs, absorbing stress).
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 Dec. 2025
Even the mainstream studio movie One Battle After Another hinges on the intimate drama of caretaking, the story unspooling after a woman abandons her infant.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
The position of the moon in your chart can indicate where the emotional bond begins, whether in private or during moments of caretaking.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
The couple has been beset by illness—Kendall had his own recent brush with mortality—and the story that Lockwood’s book, and my Profile, tells deals with sickness and recovery, but also with caretaking, companionship, and, above all, love.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
For working mothers who already face the physical toll of interrupted sleep, household labor and caretaking, standing desks can exacerbate, rather than ease, daily strain.
—Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2026
Discuss why caretaking is needed Elysia Ostrander, who is a family dog trainer with Pawsitive Families, is a mom of two kids–ages 4 and 6–and a dog mom to a senior Shorthaired Pointer lab mix and an 8-month-old Labradoodle.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
After four years of caretaking, my mom passed away from dementia.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Even those who work part- or full-time still end up shouldering the brunt of the practical labor (cooking, cleaning, caretaking, scheduling) and emotional labor (initiating hard conversations, offering support, anticipating needs, absorbing stress).
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 Dec. 2025
Even the mainstream studio movie One Battle After Another hinges on the intimate drama of caretaking, the story unspooling after a woman abandons her infant.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
The position of the moon in your chart can indicate where the emotional bond begins, whether in private or during moments of caretaking.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
The couple has been beset by illness—Kendall had his own recent brush with mortality—and the story that Lockwood’s book, and my Profile, tells deals with sickness and recovery, but also with caretaking, companionship, and, above all, love.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
For working mothers who already face the physical toll of interrupted sleep, household labor and caretaking, standing desks can exacerbate, rather than ease, daily strain.
—Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caretaking
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Alzheimer’s already costs California billions each year in medical care and unpaid caregiving.—
Liz Helms,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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An erotic thriller exploring the dark side of caregiving, Night Nurse world premiered in the festival’s NEXT section, showcasing innovative and forward-thinking independent cinema.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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To tackle issues like the motherhood penalty, Tucker emphasizes that systemic solutions like implementing universal child care and paid family leave are key to leveling the playing field for women.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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Lee said the program left her better equipped for both pregnancy and motherhood.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Caretaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caretaking. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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