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also nannie
as in nurse
a girl or woman employed to care for a young child or children
wrote a memoir recounting her days as a nanny for the rich and often indiscreet
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Recent Examples of nanny
Pettine, an undergraduate business student in Baltimore, has worked for about five years as a night nanny, picking up shifts that align with her academic schedule and other jobs.
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 23 July 2025
For instance, when King Charles was a child, he was often left in the care of nannies and his grandmother while Queen Elizabeth embarked on extended royal tours.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 22 July 2025
On the day that Lipps was sat at her desk, Taylor, now almost 9 months old, was with her nanny, who texted updates as the infant sat up on her own for the very first time.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025
At one point, his nanny was none other than Agatha Harkness (portrayed in the MCU by Kathryn Hahn).
—EW.com, 23 July 2025
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 23 July 2025
For instance, when King Charles was a child, he was often left in the care of nannies and his grandmother while Queen Elizabeth embarked on extended royal tours.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 22 July 2025
On the day that Lipps was sat at her desk, Taylor, now almost 9 months old, was with her nanny, who texted updates as the infant sat up on her own for the very first time.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025
At one point, his nanny was none other than Agatha Harkness (portrayed in the MCU by Kathryn Hahn).
—EW.com, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nanny
nurse
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Each hospital was then graded in five categories: Infections Problems with surgery Safety problems Practices to prevent errors Doctors, nurses and hospital staff Hospitals missing data were not graded.—
Kate Linderman,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Aug. 2025
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Kobel said a nurse and doctor affiliated with MUSC Health University Medical Center quickly rendered aid, ensuring the best outcome.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Nanny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nanny. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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