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
Noun
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Police have detained several people for questioning, but do not have a suspect in custody.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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The driver was placed in custody and taken to an area hospital for evaluation.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But the care and keeping of me?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Any infants experiencing symptoms should have their care provider contacted immediately.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Custodianship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custodianship. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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