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 As a caregiver, French received $11.50 an hour from Medicaid. Sarah Cutler updated July 16, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2025 Children and caregivers rely on ACIP to ensure their parents can receive shingles vaccines free of charge. Jesse Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025 Elders sit on benches or in wheelchairs pushed by younger relatives or caregivers. Rebecca Chace july 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025 But, as Gibbs said in the video, there had been situations with this specific caregiver before. Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for caregiver
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Noun
  • The property’s fifth bedroom is found in the separate guesthouse—perfect for hosting friends, family, or a live-in caretaker.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
  • Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch The legendary comedian brings his BAFTA-winning experience to the role of Hogwarts' grim caretaker.
    Marni Rose McFall Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
Noun
  • All 17 plaintiffs are former foster youth or parents or guardians of former foster youth, and are listed in court documents as John Doe or Jane Doe plaintiffs.
    Theresa Clift July 18, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2025
  • The deaths of at least 27 children and staff at Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Texas have some parents and guardians questioning the safety of summer camps, especially as global warming increases risks of extreme weather.
    Julia Simon, NPR, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • Prince Louis may be spending a solo day at home with the family's beloved longtime nanny, Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, or his grandparents, Carole and Michael Middleton.
    Stephanie Petit, People.com, 13 July 2025
  • And for the youngest guests, Kokomo also has a Kids Club, Teens Club, and complimentary nanny services.
    Sarah Farag, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025

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“Caregiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caregiver. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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