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as in to entrust
to give a task, duty, or responsibility to
trusted the eldest child with walking the dog every morning
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as in to hand
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
I wouldn't trust my wallet with a complete stranger if I were you
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as in to believe
to regard as right or true
don't trust everything you read in the newspaper
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as in confidence
firm belief in the integrity, ability, effectiveness, or genuineness of someone or something
a relationship of mutual trust between lawyer and client
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as in cartel
a number of businesses or enterprises united for commercial advantage
government lawyers argued against allowing the telephone companies to merge, asserting that such a merger would result in a trust that would stifle competition
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as in custody
responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something
left her cat in the trust of her neighbors while she was on vacation
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as in credit
the right to take possession of goods before paying for them
the neighborhood grocer will occasionally sell on trust to his regular customers when they don't have the cash on hand
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Recent Examples of trust
Spriha Srivastava, CNBC, 10 July 2025
That’s why in 2017 when the theater came up for sale, Wright purchased the building and theater from a friend and local businessman who trusted him to preserve its nearly 100-year-old history.
—Mykal McEldowney, IndyStar, 10 July 2025
Footwear News, 10 July 2025
According to court documents, Murray allegedly used his position within his church to gain the trust of his victims and their families from 2008 through 2024.
—Kansas City Star, 9 July 2025
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Verb
And can everyday investors still trust that the system is fair?
SEBI is in a tricky position.
—Spriha Srivastava, CNBC, 10 July 2025
That’s why in 2017 when the theater came up for sale, Wright purchased the building and theater from a friend and local businessman who trusted him to preserve its nearly 100-year-old history.
—Mykal McEldowney, IndyStar, 10 July 2025
Noun
Operational excellence matters, but what sets leaders apart is recovery: fast, proactive and rooted in consumer trust.
—Footwear News, 10 July 2025
According to court documents, Murray allegedly used his position within his church to gain the trust of his victims and their families from 2008 through 2024.
—Kansas City Star, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trust
Verb
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Aside from that, Sheppard has been entrusted with the keys to Houston’s offense.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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As in the book, Bobo’s take on things is blunt and chipper and usually wrong; we’re entrusted to read between the lines.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
Verb
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After her first two England camps in charge in September 2021, Wiegman — in the absence of former England captain Steph Houghton — handed Williamson the armband.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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One day in his office, he was handed five new lawsuits.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 July 2025
Verb
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Alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the crash, police said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
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With the adoption of AI for more of the routine work of accounting, Auden believes accountants must develop their communication skills to effectively interpret the data for the business.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
Noun
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The findings show a growing generational divide in workplace confidence, and these fears are not necessarily unfounded.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Full of confidence and eager to prove the worth of his colt, the veteran conditioner brilliantly prepared Forever Young for another run on American soil in the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Both Maduro and Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello are under federal indictment in the U.S. for allegedly leading the Los Soles drug cartel.—
Antonio Maria Delgado
July 9,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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Prosecutors allege Ovidio Guzman Lopez and his brother, Joaquin Guzman Lopez, ran a faction of the Sinaloa cartel.—
Christine Fernando,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The review also concluded that Epstein died by suicide while in custody at a Manhattan correctional facility in August 2019.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
7 July 2025
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The mogul — who has been in jail since September 2024 — was denied bail by Judge Arun Subramanian during the July 2 court date and will therefore have to remain in custody at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center until his sentencing on Oct. 3.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Fans without pre-paid parking should arrive at any State Farm Stadium car park and have a credit or debit card ready.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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Export/import and credit data release was stronger than expected.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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This question is especially helpful if your energy feels scattered or you’re tasked with nebulous goals or shifting targets.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Jimmy is tasked with writing the story that exposes Lex Luthor.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
12 July 2025
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“Trust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trust. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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