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Recent Examples of sitter
But other than that, find a pet sitter and enjoy your evening out.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
The girls were not in the care of a baby-sitter, and did not have access to an emergency phone number where the parents could be reached.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
Just keep in mind that busy travel times, like holidays, can come with higher prices or the risk that your preferred sitter is booked.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Babysitters typically command $15 to $35 per hour, depending on the sitter’s age and credentials.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
The girls were not in the care of a baby-sitter, and did not have access to an emergency phone number where the parents could be reached.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
Just keep in mind that busy travel times, like holidays, can come with higher prices or the risk that your preferred sitter is booked.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Babysitters typically command $15 to $35 per hour, depending on the sitter’s age and credentials.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sitter
Noun
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At the turn of the year, the couple's nanny, who has been with them since the birth of Prince George, 12 years ago, was rewarded for her long-term service and loyalty.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Initially involved in athletics as a boy, Weir became interested in music after being exposed to jazz by the family nanny.—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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However, the verdict was later reversed, and in July 2006, she was found not guilty by reason of insanity after a jury agreed with defense attorneys that the former nurse suffered from postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis — a rare disorder that can cause delusions and hallucinations.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Temporary travel nurses were flown from all over the country to fill in, although some nurses on strike said that those employees are unable to give the same level of care.—
Jenna DeAngelis,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Sitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sitter. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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