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 Laverda was also one of the main caregivers for her aging parents, cleaning and helping around their property. — Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 4 July 2026 Long-term care industry leaders say caregivers with the necessary skills cannot be retained for the wages companies are willing to pay. — Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 5 July 2026 Support for more than just kids The dogs are not only a support for patients, but for staff, families and caregivers as well, said White. — Zuri Primos june 29, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026 In order to mitigate the effects of popcorn brain, Singh advises caregivers to establish healthy boundaries around screen time. — Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 4 July 2026 Stew Leonard emphasizes two other approaches — swimming lessons for young kids and complete focus by caregivers when young children are around water. — Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026 House Bill 256 expands rights and protections for foster parents, relative caregivers and fictive kin caregivers. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 29 June 2026 Venus, our planet of harmony, ventures into the fields of Virgo from July 9 until August 6, and this is a time to be nurturing caregivers in our relationships. — Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 For example, in 2011, the FDA warned parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers not to feed SimplyThick, a thickening gel, to premature infants fitting a particular profile. — David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026

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The congregation started to arrive at the usual time, about half an hour before Mass on a recent Saturday afternoon, the old church slowly filling with the descendants and caretakers of a place of great serenity but also great loss.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Over the weekend, however, caretakers observed a rapid decline in Makan’s condition.

— Reeti Malhotra July 1, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of caretakers

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This winning series captures a row of poplar trees planted along the banks of the River Po in Italy, which are natural guardians against flooding, now standing immersed in perfectly still water beneath soft, diffused light.

— Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
After July 4, parents, guardians, grandparents and others can also contribute up to $5,000 a year.

— Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 2 July 2026

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