as in care
responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something
the government department having custody of all official state gifts
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Recent Examples of custody
Schiltz wrote in his order that Lyons would not be required to show up in court if Tobay Robles' lawyers and the administration filed papers indicating that he had been released from custody.
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Under the terms of the agreement, Israel pledged to return the remains of 15 Palestinians in its custody for each Israeli body recovered.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The order says Schiltz will cancel Lyons’ appearance if the petitioner is released from custody.
—Mike Catalini, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
Ensure no youth exits state custody alone.
—Sarah Healy Eagan, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Under the terms of the agreement, Israel pledged to return the remains of 15 Palestinians in its custody for each Israeli body recovered.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The order says Schiltz will cancel Lyons’ appearance if the petitioner is released from custody.
—Mike Catalini, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
Ensure no youth exits state custody alone.
—Sarah Healy Eagan, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for custody
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Workers counter that the health giant can afford to boost wages, and that patients are already suffering from long wait times and subpar care because Kaiser does not offer competitive pay.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Through these consultations, individuals can speak directly with a care professional to better understand available support, resources, and next steps related to aging, care planning, and services.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Robinson will be able to thrive for the rest of her life, in part thanks to Goodall's guardianship, which the Jane Goodall Institute continues to oversee.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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The guardianship doctor said Beatty needed to be in a skilled nursing facility.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
22 Dec. 2025
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Regular audits, transparent reporting and strong custodianship build long-term investor confidence.—
Charles Morey,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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For many women, selling Avon was their first opportunity to earn and control income, even if earnings were modest.—
Paula de la Cruz,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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That means American users’ experience on the app is unlikely to change in a visible way, although the algorithm that determines what videos are served to their feeds could shift as the new ownership group takes control.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Unlike stocks or bonds that exist primarily as assets in a brokerage account, buying and owning physical gold requires real-world decisions about storage, security and safekeeping.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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The cow was eventually secured and returned to a neighbor’s property for safekeeping, ensuring a smooth reunion once the owners were reached.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Custody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custody. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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