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
Khalil, a Palestinian refugee whose green card was revoked over his involvement with demonstrations last spring at Columbia University in New York City, remains in ICE custody in Louisiana.
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Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 7 May 2025
Two people wanted in connection with an officer involved shooting in Chicago were taken into custody April 28 after leading police officers on a high-speed chase beginning in Riverdale, traveling into Chicago and ending near 187th Street and Glenwood-Chicago Heights Road, police said.
—Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
An incident report states Johnson became argumentative and refused to exit the vehicle when asked several times before officers eventually removed him and placed him into custody.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025
Regulatory clarity around securities, custody, and secondary trading is still evolving.
—Azeem Khan, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 7 May 2025
Two people wanted in connection with an officer involved shooting in Chicago were taken into custody April 28 after leading police officers on a high-speed chase beginning in Riverdale, traveling into Chicago and ending near 187th Street and Glenwood-Chicago Heights Road, police said.
—Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
An incident report states Johnson became argumentative and refused to exit the vehicle when asked several times before officers eventually removed him and placed him into custody.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025
Regulatory clarity around securities, custody, and secondary trading is still evolving.
—Azeem Khan, Forbes.com, 7 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 20 May. 2025.
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