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
The daring skunk drags chunks of the carcass one by one into the log for safekeeping, the video shows.
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Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2025
At the reception, you might also be needed to take the gift envelopes received by the couple to a place for safekeeping.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2025
Instead, keep them in a medicine cabinet or drawer for safekeeping.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
So where did the Getty staff take the art for safekeeping as flames and smoke approached?
Nowhere.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
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Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2025
At the reception, you might also be needed to take the gift envelopes received by the couple to a place for safekeeping.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2025
Instead, keep them in a medicine cabinet or drawer for safekeeping.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
So where did the Getty staff take the art for safekeeping as flames and smoke approached?
Nowhere.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for safekeeping
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safekeeping
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Panahi’s presence in Cannes appears to be a signal to the outside world that Iran is, at least cosmetically, changing its course amid escalating tensions following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in September 2022 while she was held in custody for allegedly wearing a loose hijab.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
20 May 2025
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Harris County inmate records reviewed by PEOPLE show Eberly remains in custody on a $2 million bond on the murder charge.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Prior to joining the billion-dollar body care and fragrance brand, Paik held the role at Impossible Foods and Juul Labs, respectively.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
27 May 2025
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Enhancing patient services: The university will increase its community presence through a growing network of NSU Health clinics, allowing for more student training with hands-on patient care.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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“Safekeeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safekeeping. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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