1
as in to entrust
to give a task, duty, or responsibility to
trusted the eldest child with walking the dog every morning
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to believe
to regard as right or true
don't trust everything you read in the newspaper
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of trust
Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 4 Apr. 2025
The cosmic portal urges us to trust our intuition and lean into our innermost sentiments.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for trust
Verb
The White House has defended the tariff plan since the announcement on Wednesday, calling on Wall Street to trust that the plan will be a success.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 4 Apr. 2025
The cosmic portal urges us to trust our intuition and lean into our innermost sentiments.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
But is six games — a series win in Cincinnati and a sweep of the Astros in Houston — enough of a sample size to be worthy of trust?
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for trust
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trust
Verb
-
An insider suggests that these aren’t off the wall gambles but are all part of the plan, taking more familiar IP and genres and entrusting filmmakers to give it their own spin.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2025
-
This shift toward autonomous AI agents marks a significant evolution beyond simple task automation, with leading organizations now entrusting AI systems to handle sophisticated workflows that require reasoning, planning, and adaptive decision-making across various business processes.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
In China, markets fluctuated as investors responded to the White House clarifying that the level of tariffs on Chinese goods is now 145% -- not 125% as previously believed.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
-
Jones believes the debate will only end when lawmakers take action.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The back-and-forth over tariffs shook confidence in U.S. leadership, exposed fractures within Trump’s team and rattled companies that rely on global sources for products and international customers for sales.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
-
Highlight their strengths, provide areas for improvement with solutions and reaffirm confidence in their abilities.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
That national threat assessment also had a notable shift, saying that the biggest threat to America was drug cartels, gangs, fentanyl, Islamic terrorists, not Russia and China.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2025
-
Those orders included renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America and declaring multiple Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations – an act that could pave the way to using American military force on Mexican soil.—
Rafael Romo,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Darvish remains in custody at the John J. Benoit Detention Center, with his bail set at $1 million, according to police.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
-
Jamison Wagner, 40, was taken into custody Saturday morning by the FBI Albuquerque and the ATF Phoenix Field Division, according to Patel and the Department of Justice.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
In an interview with Fox Business on Wednesday, Dimon said rising interest rates, sticky inflation, and widening credit spreads are setting the stage for a wave of financial strain among U.S. companies.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
-
The production house’s scripted entertainment credits include Varsity Blues, Coach Carter, One Tree Hill and Smallville.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Established in 2022 under former President Joe Biden, the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team was tasked with addressing the illicit use of cryptocurrencies.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
-
Automakers aren't tasked with just selling vehicles on dealer lots today.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
The department did not say how much money is left of the total $189 billion approved.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
-
With few options left, Adam begins considering and concocting ways to enact vengeance, but Basem, having been down that rageful path, advises him otherwise.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Trust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trust. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share