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
Regular audits, transparent reporting and strong custodianship build long-term investor confidence.
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Charles Morey, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Charles Morey, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for custodianship
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The suspect -- identified by the FBI as Patrick Gary Schlegel, 34, of Sahuarita, Arizona -- is in custody.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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This allows institutional collateral use—potentially extending to central banks—and could reach retail investors, eliminating custody risks.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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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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“Custodianship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custodianship. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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