as in custody
responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something
a museum that regards its mission as nothing less than the custodianship of the nation's cultural heritage
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Recent Examples of custodianship
Still, Washington’s custodianship has loosened the grip of hardliners.
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Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Regular audits, transparent reporting and strong custodianship build long-term investor confidence.
—Charles Morey, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Regular audits, transparent reporting and strong custodianship build long-term investor confidence.
—Charles Morey, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for custodianship
Noun
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McKnight filed for custody of Dominique and her sibling in 2020, The Charlotte Observer reported previously.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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The family of Jose Guadalupe Ramos-Solano, who died in US immigration custody in Adelanto last week, also attended Monday's news conference at the Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Colorado Hospital Association — which opposes the bill — says state laws require all hospitals to screen patients for discounted care, wait six months before garnishing wages, and provide 30 days' notice.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Staffers showed up to providers for in-person visits, sometimes checking more than once, and found no child care taking place, which led to immediate termination from the program.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Custodianship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custodianship. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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