custodianships

Definition of custodianshipsnext
plural of custodianship
as in custodies
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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Noun
  • Prosecutors said the court issued an order preventing him from owning, possessing or having any animals in his care or custody.
    Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Noah James, who plays Andrew, and Vanessa Benavente, who plays Mother Mary, both said the crew takes great care in making sure everything looks and feels authentic.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The durable and velvety soft tanning mitt is designed to keep self tanner off your palms and hands.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • But replays showed the ball was still in his hands as time expired.
    CBS News, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Custodianships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custodianships. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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