as in caretaker
a person who has responsibility for the care of another
he could no longer keep up his role as caregiver for his sick wife
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Recent Examples of caregiver
Newsweek discussed the video with Ana Aznar, founder of REC Parenting, an online platform supporting parents and caregivers.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Children who experience anxious attachment are often confused as to what to expect of caregivers in their lives, says Jasmine Reed, MA, PsyD, CEO and Founder of Ubuntu Psychological Services.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
The 54-year-old caregiver in California was moved to comment on Facebook about UnitedHealthcare's reputation of denying coverage.
—Tom Murphy and Devi Shastri, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Dec. 2024
The 54-year-old caregiver in California was moved to comment on Facebook about UnitedHealthcare’s reputation of denying coverage.
—Tom Murphy and Devi Shastri, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Children who experience anxious attachment are often confused as to what to expect of caregivers in their lives, says Jasmine Reed, MA, PsyD, CEO and Founder of Ubuntu Psychological Services.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
The 54-year-old caregiver in California was moved to comment on Facebook about UnitedHealthcare's reputation of denying coverage.
—Tom Murphy and Devi Shastri, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Dec. 2024
The 54-year-old caregiver in California was moved to comment on Facebook about UnitedHealthcare’s reputation of denying coverage.
—Tom Murphy and Devi Shastri, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caregiver
Noun
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All the while, Dee Dee was godlike to her, her sole caretaker who was always hovering.Timothy Bella, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
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With a war still raging on Europe's doorstep, caretaker governments will now control two of the continent's most powerful economies.Willem Marx, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
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Parents or guardians can complete claim forms for those under 18.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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But now board members will at least consider a guardian program.Steven Walker, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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Perfect as a nanny cam, pet monitor, or for home security, this discreet device can be controlled through an app on your phone.Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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Each of the five bedroom pavilions is like its own mini apartment, with one of them set up to host up to four kids plus a nanny.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Caregiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caregiver. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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