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as in caregiver
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 caretaker
Workshops, such as one hosted by the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights in Los Angeles, emphasize strategies such as designating caretakers for children, recognizing the necessity of a judicial warrant and exercising the right to remain silent.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Legislators voted to impeach Yoon last weekend and suspend his powers, which have been transferred to a caretaker government run by the prime minister.
—Victor Cha, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
In healthy relationships, both people are supportive equals—not caretakers or projects needing to be fixed.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024
Many of these outdoor cats, called community cats, are not comfortable around humans and therefore not suitable to live indoors as a domestic pet but are cared for outdoors by dedicated caretakers, according to Our Companions..
—Our Companions, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Legislators voted to impeach Yoon last weekend and suspend his powers, which have been transferred to a caretaker government run by the prime minister.
—Victor Cha, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
In healthy relationships, both people are supportive equals—not caretakers or projects needing to be fixed.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024
Many of these outdoor cats, called community cats, are not comfortable around humans and therefore not suitable to live indoors as a domestic pet but are cared for outdoors by dedicated caretakers, according to Our Companions..
—Our Companions, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caretaker
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Similar moves have been made in the past by De Beers, which has long seen itself as the custodian of the diamond industry.Tim Treadgold, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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At that time, Lilium hoped to get things back on track by seeking out new investors and a supervisory custodian.Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 24 Dec. 2024
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The fine print: Because the study's authors based their data on publicly available bios and news reports, the actual number of mothers and caregivers may be higher than reported.Torey Van Oot, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recognizing the care work done not only by mothers but also by fathers and caregivers of all genders has emphasized its importance and the value society is beginning to place on it.Amy Shoenthal, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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D’Onta Foreman had a 38-yard run on the second play of the drive, and Sam Darnold scored on an option keeper.Dave Birkett, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2022
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Egan’s 1-yard touchdown run on a fourth-down keeper pulled the Chargers within 28-26 with 4:57 left in the third quarter.Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 26 Nov. 2022
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If the winner is under 18, the Certificate must be signed by their parent or legal guardian.Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2025
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The only truly effective safeguard remains active involvement from parents and guardians.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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In contrast, the number of cleaners and janitors remained stable, indicating that frontline service occupations were not significantly affected.London School of Economics, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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An Army veteran who worked at a junkyard and later as a hospital janitor, Yenner used to toss a football around the backyard with Moore and her brothers and take them on long day trips through the countryside.Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Founded in 1975 as the Retired Correctional Peace Officers Museum, the facility is located in what was once the warden’s home, just outside the gates of the gray granite prison.Sharon Bernstein, Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025
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Of the eight employees charged, five have pleaded guilty and there have been two convictions, including the former warden, Ray Garcia.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Caretaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caretaker. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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