as in custody
responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something
while she was away on business, the single mom entrusted her daughter into her in-laws' safekeeping
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Recent Examples of safekeeping
Authorities took possession of the device for evidence and safekeeping.
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Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
After Erceg marveled that Casarona would give him his personal coin, and it was handed to a Royals’ observer for safekeeping, Erceg beamed.
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Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
Most of the works were sold off by the French state during the 1950s, according to the Musée d’Orsay’s website, but 2,200 were held back for safekeeping by the country’s national museums.
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Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
Understanding, no government agency will ever ask you to turn over your money for safekeeping.
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Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
After Erceg marveled that Casarona would give him his personal coin, and it was handed to a Royals’ observer for safekeeping, Erceg beamed.
—
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
Most of the works were sold off by the French state during the 1950s, according to the Musée d’Orsay’s website, but 2,200 were held back for safekeeping by the country’s national museums.
—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
Understanding, no government agency will ever ask you to turn over your money for safekeeping.
—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
7 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for safekeeping
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safekeeping
Noun
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Officials confirmed that one person was detained in connection with the shooting, but did not confirm if the woman was the individual taken into custody.
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In a statement, the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office said Runnels was not an in-custody death.
Noun
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The government sets prices One basic reason why doctors earn a lot is that medical care costs a lot, researchers say.
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Talat’s mocktails display the same thoughtfulness, intention and care as the food.
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“Safekeeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safekeeping. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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