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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
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
There's folks like me who want to keep the pick (the Logical Ones and Champs or Bust) and folks who are excited about the Play-In and trust the franchise (the Casuals and the Reinsdorfians).
—Fred Katz, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
Reflective listening builds trust, fosters psychological safety, and strengthens relationships.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
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So the Knicks front office identified a player Thibodeau trusted: Derrick Rose, who became the youngest MVP in league history under Thibs while carrying the Chicago Bulls to deep playoff runs.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
There's folks like me who want to keep the pick (the Logical Ones and Champs or Bust) and folks who are excited about the Play-In and trust the franchise (the Casuals and the Reinsdorfians).
—Fred Katz, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Revealing private struggles, particularly without consent, risks undermining trust and dignity.
—Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
Reflective listening builds trust, fosters psychological safety, and strengthens relationships.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trust
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Jeffrey Zupan, at the time a senior fellow at the Regional Plan Association, was entrusted with collecting data on how electronic tolling was working out.Ginia Bellafante, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Hired as Trump's special counsel in 2007, he was quickly entrusted with sensitive tasks ranging from negotiating vendor disputes to burying stories that might tarnish Trump's public image.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Taking the stage at the Beverly Hilton Hotel to accept the honor, Audiard handed the mic to Gascón, who made history as the first trans actress ever nominated for a Golden Globe.Dave Quinn, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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When handing it back, the car showed 40.5 mpg on the long-term readout.Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Finnish authorities detained the Eagle S, a Russian oil tanker believed to have crossed over the area at the time of the disruption.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Analysts believe forms of crypto could see a game-changing year in 2025.Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025
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This culture of authenticity fuels creativity and creates a contagious confidence that can drive collaborative success.Marissa Andrada, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
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This trend highlights the confidence of international investors in the Israeli market’s ability to produce category leaders in cybersecurity.Tony Bradley, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Criminals hide behind legitimate businesses on marketplaces and then filter money, which may or may not come from the sale of counterfeit items to human traffickers, drug cartels and terrorist groups.Fernando Castellanos, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Gomez nailed her showstopping song and acquitted herself as an actor, adding some interesting ambiguity to her role as a drug cartel boss’ wife.Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Italian media speculated that Sala's detention could have been linked to a potential exchange for Abedini, who remains in custody in Italy.Shamim Chowdhury, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The suspect is not in custody and a detective from the department’s Gun Violence Unit will be assigned to the follow-up investigation, police said.Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2025
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Netanyahu takes personal credit for it, and the I.D.F. rushes into the buffer zone for the first time since 1974.Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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To its credit, Doc is more adept at crafting moral dilemmas that force its characters to reckon with the cost of saving one child at the expense of another’s health, or a patient’s right to know a secret that could destroy his family.Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Jan. 2025
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My frail-as-porcelain glutes — the cluster of tissue from hip to thigh tasked with keeping the body upright and on occasion propelling it forward — were causing a domino chain of damage, and had most likely been doing so for some time.Amy X. Wang, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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The inaugural launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, tasked with eventually launching the company's moon lander for NASA, was due early on Monday after several delays, but was postponed for at least another day due to a last-minute issue with the vehicle.Joey Roulette, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Trust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trust. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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