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
Hayes was stopped a few blocks away and taken into custody without incident.
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Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
All four were taken into custody when police executed an arrest warrant July 24 at a home on Robin Road.
—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
Officers eventually located the two suspects and took them into custody.
2024 shootings up to July 30
Raphael Dekemper, 41, killed in shootout with officers
Jan. 24: Raphael Dekemper, 41, was shot and killed in a shootout with officers on Brookside Parkway North Drive.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 30 July 2025
Flores-Ruiz, 31, was taken into custody following a chase outside the courthouse.
—John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 30 July 2025
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Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
All four were taken into custody when police executed an arrest warrant July 24 at a home on Robin Road.
—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
Officers eventually located the two suspects and took them into custody.
2024 shootings up to July 30
Raphael Dekemper, 41, killed in shootout with officers
Jan. 24: Raphael Dekemper, 41, was shot and killed in a shootout with officers on Brookside Parkway North Drive.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 30 July 2025
Flores-Ruiz, 31, was taken into custody following a chase outside the courthouse.
—John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for custody
Noun
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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
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The hospital system is managing the influx while providing necessary medical care to all those injured.—
Hollie Silverman
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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Both the card and ball will go home with his parents for safekeeping.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
27 July 2025
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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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“Custody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custody. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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