guardianship

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardianship
Noun
  • He was taken into custody and released due to overcrowding at the U.S. Border Patrol facility.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • According to the suit, at one point as VML's father tried to secure her release, New Orleans ICE Field Office Director Mellissa Harper began interrogating the family's attorney about the father's immigration status and attempted to lure him into custody as well.
    Alana Wise, NPR, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • While this action may have appeared unusual to outsiders who are accustomed to immediate access to basic goods and services, this show of resilience and care—not to mention incredible physical and logistical coordination—was not a surprise to many.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
  • The first stop in Miami brought together powerful voices where culture, advocacy, and community care intersect.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 3 May 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Guardianship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardianship. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on guardianship

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!