as in custody
responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something
gave the guardianship of his estate to his children has guardianship of the dogs while I'm in the hospital
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Recent Examples of guardianship
The Māori concept of Kaitiakitanga — guardianship that extends seven generations into the future — offers another lens through which to view our technological development.
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Wendy Williams will remain under guardianship, despite her desires to be released.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 14 Aug. 2025
That dynamic, ProPublica found, has resulted in claims of spectacular abuse and neglect, prompting the courts to appoint a special counsel to oversee guardianship reforms and Attorney General Letitia James to launch an investigation into some providers.
—Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 13 Aug. 2025
The court is expected to make a determination as to whether Williams still belongs in the guardianship by November.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
Complete a guardianship form, which legally establishes a temporary guardian for the child.
—Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2025
Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Wendy Williams will remain under guardianship, despite her desires to be released.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 14 Aug. 2025
That dynamic, ProPublica found, has resulted in claims of spectacular abuse and neglect, prompting the courts to appoint a special counsel to oversee guardianship reforms and Attorney General Letitia James to launch an investigation into some providers.
—Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 13 Aug. 2025
The court is expected to make a determination as to whether Williams still belongs in the guardianship by November.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
Complete a guardianship form, which legally establishes a temporary guardian for the child.
—Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardianship
Noun
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The original wording suggesting that Soliman faced murder charges in Iraq had been included in the government’s successful argument for keeping him in custody.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Cruz, 60, was arrested via a private person's arrest and taken into custody, the spokesperson said.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This number varies by age and location, but in the instance that private child care providers can receive $10,000 through the ESA program, that means the majority of tuition could be covered for families considering this option.—
Lina Ruiz
September 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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Available in 9 different colors, the hanging organizer has four different zippered compartments roomy enough to hold full-size hair care products, brushes, combs, and more.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Guardianship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardianship. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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