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
He was taken into custody for the alleged crime of rebellion and dismissed by Congress after attempting to dissolve it and set up an emergency government.
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Ángela Reyes Haczek, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
One of those Broun awards, in 1984, was for articles about the beating death of Marvin Williams, 21, a Black man who died in police custody in 1960.
—Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
Christian is being held in custody and is scheduled to appear in New Haven Superior Court next Thursday.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2025
After that, Miguel dropped Paola off at her friend's house in Durham and later that day, Paola's friend dropped her back off at the Raleigh residence where she was taken into custody.
—Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025
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Ángela Reyes Haczek, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
One of those Broun awards, in 1984, was for articles about the beating death of Marvin Williams, 21, a Black man who died in police custody in 1960.
—Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
Christian is being held in custody and is scheduled to appear in New Haven Superior Court next Thursday.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2025
After that, Miguel dropped Paola off at her friend's house in Durham and later that day, Paola's friend dropped her back off at the Raleigh residence where she was taken into custody.
—Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for custody
Noun
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Any medical emergency that requires the administration of life-saving care should bring play to an end.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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One of the most critical lifelines for families with special needs, Medicaid provides not only healthcare but also long-term services like home care and respite assistance.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
Noun
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By pinpointing high-privilege users and monitoring data-sharing behaviors, Reco assists CISOs in implementing stricter access controls.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2025
Noun
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The daring skunk drags chunks of the carcass one by one into the log for safekeeping, the video shows.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2025
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At the reception, you might also be needed to take the gift envelopes received by the couple to a place for safekeeping.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Custody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custody. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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