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caregiver

[kair-giv-er] / ˈkɛərˌgɪv ər /
NOUN
person caring for child
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Serving as a family caregiver isn’t just exhausting.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

His longtime assistant and caregiver Nathan Nesbitt confirmed his death to The Times on Monday.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

My brother Dez was the main caregiver for my parents, with him having the most flexible schedule.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

“Even when my parents were alive they worked really long, hard hours running a small business so even then he was a caregiver to me,” she told CNN, referring to her brother.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

Though the cubs grow to become larger than their caregiver, and far more dangerous, they never give their mother trouble and she never loses her placid behaviour or her sense of authority over her litter.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

“This commonsense approach has led to dramatic improvements for Veterans, families, caregivers, and survivors across the country.”

From Salon Aug. 12, 2026

Starved ants developed higher levels of NPF and lower levels of AstA, making them behave more like caregivers.

From Science Daily Aug. 1, 2026

Meanwhile, the financial burden on caregivers is continuing to rise along with higher costs for healthcare, groceries and seemingly everything else.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

Two-thirds of old people who need physical support depend on their offspring as caregivers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

I mean, like in many cultures, men were viewed as warriors and women were viewed as caregivers.

From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie




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