CAREGIVERS Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

caregivers

noun

plural of caregiver

as in caretakers

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 caregivers Jia said his framework still needs testing with patients and caregivers in real settings. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026 Its movements and squeaks change in response to the person interacting with it, giving caregivers another way to reduce distress and encourage engagement. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026 Fifty-five percent of sandwich caregivers have turned down a promotion, raise, or new opportunity because of care responsibilities. — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Bidets can also allow people with physical limitations to clean themselves independently, reducing the workload of caregivers, most of whom are women. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The California State Senate passed a bill Thursday to regulate potential toxins in diapers — a product moms, dads and caregivers may use up to 8,000 times before a child is potty-trained. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, supported by nearly 12 million unpaid caregivers. — Alzheimer’s Association, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026 Our three children grew up as his caregivers too, the way so many kids in these homes quietly do. — Vanessa Chism, Baltimore Sun, 23 Aug. 2026 Until the framework is established, HHS advises caregivers to call 911 immediately if an autistic loved one goes missing and to tell authorities the person is at high risk. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The programs may look different from campus to campus, with some mascots living with their handlers as family pets, others residing in campus habitats or on private farms, and some receiving daily care from veterinary teams and student caretakers.

— Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Harry’s next major public engagement will take place in London at the annual WellChild Awards, honoring the bravery and resilience of seriously ill children and their caretakers.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026

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Uber is rolling out a live video feature that allows parents and guardians to view their teen’s ride in real time.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
Beyond financial concessions, Meta must also make changes to its apps including adding daily usage limits and nighttime blocks for teenagers, and introducing new tools for parents and guardians.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

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