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
The Department of Homeland Security put out its own news release about Thursday’s operation with a photo of one of the people who was taken into custody.
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Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2025
Police were called, and he was taken into custody, the Los Angeles Times reported.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 18 July 2025
After warnings were issued to the group to disperse, several people were taken into custody.
—Aaron Valdez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 July 2025
She was taken into custody the same day and released on a $35,000 surety bond on July 10, court records show.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2025
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Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2025
Police were called, and he was taken into custody, the Los Angeles Times reported.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 18 July 2025
After warnings were issued to the group to disperse, several people were taken into custody.
—Aaron Valdez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 July 2025
She was taken into custody the same day and released on a $35,000 surety bond on July 10, court records show.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for custody
Noun
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This trend reflects the increasing financialization of medical care.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The team has doubled down on human contact and personal care at a time when automation and artificial intelligence have dominated service models.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
Noun
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And in today’s digital world, even a small mistake—intentional or not—can quickly spiral out of control and damage trust.—
Maria Trochimezuk,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Most artifacts never make it that far, remaining permanently in the archival warehouse for safekeeping.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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Tucker still has the baseball stowed away somewhere in his home for safekeeping.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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“Custody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custody. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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