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babysitters

noun

plural of babysitter

as in nannies

a person employed to care for a young child or children a babysitter who is a great favorite with the kids because he's always thinking of fun things to do

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Recent Examples of babysitters Before-school babysitters can ease the morning rush by helping kids get ready, making busy mornings feel more manageable for the whole family. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Aug. 2026 Some end up working as part-time dog walkers, babysitters, house cleaners, or reservationists, all in pursuit of a happy client and a closed deal. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 29 July 2026 Plenty of people are seemingly starting to feel like depleted AI babysitters. — Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026 But not everyone is convinced robots should be used as babysitters or elderly care workers. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 17 June 2026 But one winner refreshingly thanked all the babysitters that made their career possible. — ABC News, 8 June 2026 Soto advises teenagers looking for work to check which skills and certifications are required for a prospective role — for example, childcare workers and babysitters often need first aid and CPR certifications. — Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 2 June 2026 However, donations of cash, checks, gift cards, items and services (like babysitters, Jessa's athletic coaches, meals and deliveries) weren't included in those charges. — Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026 Remember those babysitters at the den? — Big Think, 8 May 2026

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Panettiere recalled learning that Kaya was unhappy about taking an elaborate boat to school while some of her classmates arrived by bus or were dropped off by their parents or nannies.

— Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026
These nefarious little nannies were blamed for every cool model that didn’t make it to our shores, and every sweet performance option left on the table (not to mention every part that fell off of an American car built between 1979 and 1999).

— Byron Hurd, The Drive, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of nannies

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Doctors, nurses, and therapists work alongside counselors, while kids swim, climb rock walls, and spend a few weeks simply being kids.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
The company donates diapers and wipes, develops hospital hugger programs and partners with neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurses to design products.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

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