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
In this case, that means keeping their records in safekeeping, not handing them to some other team that doesn’t care about them.
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Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
As an incentive for the temporary use of other people’s money, the storing merchant might add a small sum when returning the original amount given for safekeeping — interest — although major religions initially banned this.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 23 Nov. 2025
Protect patio cushions When out of season, patio cushions can be stored in storage bags for safekeeping until next spring and summer.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
An officer grabbed the man's dog for safekeeping as the suspect was taken into custody.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for safekeeping
Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
As an incentive for the temporary use of other people’s money, the storing merchant might add a small sum when returning the original amount given for safekeeping — interest — although major religions initially banned this.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 23 Nov. 2025
Protect patio cushions When out of season, patio cushions can be stored in storage bags for safekeeping until next spring and summer.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
An officer grabbed the man's dog for safekeeping as the suspect was taken into custody.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for safekeeping
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safekeeping
Noun
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The Washington Post reported that her daughter, Amy Elizabeth, was born on June 27, 1984, and the state of Oregon took custody of her before she was adopted and renamed.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Fresno man murdered children during police standoff Mass murderer and child rapist Marcus Wesson murdered nine of his children in 2004 during a custody dispute that led to a police standoff in Fresno.—
Alexiah Syrai Olsen,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
Noun
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From the concierge who nimbly assisted me with dining and fitness class reservations to the kind dining staff, the friendly Miami team made sure I was always taken care of and was incredibly helpful at offering local recommendations and insight.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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As a result, New Zealand's Health and Disability Commissioner has found that those responsible for the girl's welfare did not communicate effectively and also lacked culturally appropriate care.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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“Safekeeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safekeeping. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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