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
Placards are usually reserved for people with disabilities who travel in multiple vehicles or caregivers who transport people with disabilities, the agency’s website said.
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Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
The National Alliance on Mental Illness offers a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
As baby boomers reach their senior years, something like Kami Vision’s approach will probably look awfully appealing to caregivers and those wanting to age in place alike.
—Allison Johnson, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025
There's tremendous power in feeling heard, in being able to relieve some of the guilt or grief or even frustration felt by caregivers.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
The National Alliance on Mental Illness offers a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
As baby boomers reach their senior years, something like Kami Vision’s approach will probably look awfully appealing to caregivers and those wanting to age in place alike.
—Allison Johnson, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025
There's tremendous power in feeling heard, in being able to relieve some of the guilt or grief or even frustration felt by caregivers.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for caregiver
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caregiver
Noun
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However, the line between being a supportive partner and acting as a caretaker can sometimes blur, leading to a subtle, but powerful shift in dynamics.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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His neighbor, Susan Dumond, told the paper that everyone in the area knew Simoneau as a neighborhood caretaker.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The district has provided detailed guidance to principals and staff on how to handle potential interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and how to support students who may have a parent or guardian who has been detained by ICE during the school day.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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She was placed under a legal conservatorship by guardian Susan Morrissey in 2022, and last year it was made public that Williams has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD).—
Christian Holub,
EW.com,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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These gardeners, housekeepers and nannies kept Pacific Palisades going.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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As a big-time drug dealer, Lindsey had it all – money, houses, cars and even two nannies as a teen-mom.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Caregiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caregiver. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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