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caregiver

[kair-giv-er] / ˈkɛərˌgɪv ər /
NOUN
person caring for child
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Elayyne’s health has further deteriorated since Haven’s release rejection, and she critically needs a caregiver.

From Slate • May 2, 2026

America faces a growing caregiver crisis as baby boomers start to hit their 80s and need more care.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

The caregiver for her elderly mother and a grandchild, she spends much of her time scouring government stores and the black market for food and medicine.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

"Children are sponges and they learn best from face-to-face time with a key caregiver - a parent, a teacher."

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

It was awkward to require Social Security numbers from any parent or caregiver who was going to drive a kid over to our house to play.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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