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
For 37 years, Khamenei presided over a transformation of Iran’s political system from what was once called a republic into a system of concentrated clerical authority — what many critics describe as absolute guardianship.
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Pegah Banihashemi, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
For 37 years, Khamenei presided over a transformation of Iran’s political system from what was once called a republic into a system of concentrated clerical authority — what many critics describe as absolute guardianship.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Investigators discovered that Colgrove had legal guardianship of her 4-year-old grandson, who was missing from the home.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
The guardianship case is still open, court officials confirmed to the Herald.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Often, the abductor is a parent who doesn't have legal guardianship over a child, the report said.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
In most places where Rx Kids is up and running, the application process includes documents to verify identity and residency and pregnancy or guardianship status.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Cremation stands in contrast to the tenderness and guardianship that Judaism encourages at life’s end.
—Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Robinson will be able to thrive for the rest of her life, in part thanks to Goodall's guardianship, which the Jane Goodall Institute continues to oversee.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Pegah Banihashemi, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
For 37 years, Khamenei presided over a transformation of Iran’s political system from what was once called a republic into a system of concentrated clerical authority — what many critics describe as absolute guardianship.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Investigators discovered that Colgrove had legal guardianship of her 4-year-old grandson, who was missing from the home.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
The guardianship case is still open, court officials confirmed to the Herald.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Often, the abductor is a parent who doesn't have legal guardianship over a child, the report said.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
In most places where Rx Kids is up and running, the application process includes documents to verify identity and residency and pregnancy or guardianship status.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Cremation stands in contrast to the tenderness and guardianship that Judaism encourages at life’s end.
—Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Robinson will be able to thrive for the rest of her life, in part thanks to Goodall's guardianship, which the Jane Goodall Institute continues to oversee.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardianship
Noun
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Burwell was taken into custody minutes after the incident.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Drozd ordered Lauer, who lives in Lafayette and has been out of custody on his own recognizance since his indictment in 2023, to turn himself in to federal authorities no later than noon on May 5.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Undocumented immigrants were among those gaining coverage, which provided access to regular doctor visits and preventative care .—
Andrew Graham
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Sesame’s clinicians will also stay with the patient throughout any IMI RMA procedures to help translate medical terminology, provide emotional support, and offer any other care coordination needed.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Guardianship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardianship. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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