Thesaurus results for SAFEKEEPING

safekeeping

noun

ˈsāf-ˈkē-piŋ

Definition of safekeeping

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 scorpions have been handed over to a wildlife facility for safekeeping, while officials assess their market value. — CBS News, 15 June 2026 In the meantime, the crew has been parsing out set pieces, props and costumes for safekeeping until a new home is found. — Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026 Authorities took possession of the device for evidence and safekeeping. — 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 See All Example Sentences for safekeeping

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Noun

Muñoz was put in handcuffs in his pajamas and taken into federal custody downtown.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
In a statement released by Acton's campaign, her brother, Philip Stearns, said the two were removed from their mother Donna Arthur's custody as children after their stepfather, Arthur's husband, was indicted for raping Acton as a child.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

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Those figures largely predate the state’s move to universal free child care, which began in November 2025 and is funded by an oil and gas windfall.

— Martie Bowser, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
In a bucket hat and without a care in the world, Murray speaks kindly but candidly about making his buddy Coyne’s TV dream come true.

— Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2026

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