CARER Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

carer

noun

Definition of carer

as in caregiver

a person who has responsibility for the care of another a workshop for parents and other carers of autistic children

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Recent Examples of carer During the day, these women work as teachers, painter-decorators, full-time carers. — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026 Has been in top 3 in 9 of 12 carer starts but has only found the winner’s circle 3 times. — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 The limit also applies to the In-Home Supportive Services program that provides in-home carers to Californians with disabilities, including seniors and children, which is tied to Medi-Cal eligibility. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026 Comer herself is a natural carer. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 20 May 2026 Nicole Fallert here, don't forget to treat your mom or a special carer in your life this weekend! — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 8 May 2026 The 24-year-old defender began his college carer at Iowa Western Community College before transferring to TCU in 2022. — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026 Even worse, not one company requires its suppliers to offer workers paid carer time-off. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Mar. 2026 Inspired by Matute’s personal experience as a carer for her mother, an Alzheimer disease sufferer, during her early adulthood, the title was always a main competition frontrunner. — John Hopewell, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026

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caregiver

Noun

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
The average sandwich caregiver spends 24 hours a week arranging, coordinating, and providing care, rising to 27 hours for mothers.

— Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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