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
No suspects are in custody, and police said detectives are investigating the shooting.
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Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
The suspect, who was not named by police, was taken into custody.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025
The investigation led authorities to Jorgenson’s home, where a SWAT team went to take him into custody.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Cincinnati police said he was arrested and taken into custody.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
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Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
The suspect, who was not named by police, was taken into custody.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025
The investigation led authorities to Jorgenson’s home, where a SWAT team went to take him into custody.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Cincinnati police said he was arrested and taken into custody.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for custody
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The Growing Awareness of Brain Health Many people today have a growing awareness of preventative care and maintaining health, rather than waiting until the presence of a disease or disorder to address a concern.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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At first, the executive said, the plan was to simply contribute to organizations providing clinical care to people diagnosed with mental illnesses.Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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Kurt’s key takeaways These health and fitness advancements not only highlight the increasing synergy between technology and wellness, but also empower individuals to take control of their well-being in transformative ways.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Instead of bewildering noobs with a million settings and onboard tutorials, this 12 x 11 x 16-inch tank of a machine keeps it simple with easily accessible controls for things like temperature and dose volume for extraction, and run time for the onboard grinder.Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
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Simply empty the contents into a separate container for safekeeping and place the shaker into the dishwasher.Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2024
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Triston Casas had handed it to Houck after the game, and Houck tucked it into his back pocket for safekeeping.Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 17 Apr. 2024
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“Custody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custody. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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