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
Battleground Michigan also saw popular support for the tax proposals, with 86 percent of respondents voicing support for the unpaid caregiver tax credit and 73 percent voicing support for no federal taxes on Social Security.
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Julia Manchester, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025
Our findings suggest a need to improve the work environment and provide caregivers with healthy coping strategies – especially urban Head Start staff.
—Charlotte Farewell, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2025
Ensure Safety at Home Safety is a major concern for caregivers, especially when the person with dementia begins to wander or forget important details, like turning off the stove.
—Smita Patel, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025
Some kids who get free meals at school rely on their parents and caregivers for food over the summer.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
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Julia Manchester, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025
Our findings suggest a need to improve the work environment and provide caregivers with healthy coping strategies – especially urban Head Start staff.
—Charlotte Farewell, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2025
Ensure Safety at Home Safety is a major concern for caregivers, especially when the person with dementia begins to wander or forget important details, like turning off the stove.
—Smita Patel, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025
Some kids who get free meals at school rely on their parents and caregivers for food over the summer.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caregiver
Noun
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But also being able to really dive more deeply into the caretaker element of the story and make Nikki’s character go on her own journey.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
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The victim’s caretaker interrupted the attack, and Choi fled.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Multiple victims were also minors, and at least two were smuggled into the U.S. unaccompanied by a relative or legal guardian, according to the Justice Department.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
12 Apr. 2025
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Earlier this month, the talk show host expressed her regrets about consenting to the courts appointing her a legal guardian to oversee her affairs in the past.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The pair were visiting Oahu to celebrate the woman’s birthday while their two children stayed home with a nanny and family on Maui, according to the wife’s petition.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The couple was visiting Oahu to celebrate Arielle’s birthday last month while their two sons remained at home on Maui with a nanny and family.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Caregiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caregiver. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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