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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
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
As doctors tried to treat her, Kate’s parents openly discussed their suspicions that a conspiracy was forming around them – and that medical staff couldn’t be trusted.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
Rob El Kareh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
The trust acquires land, promising never to sell it, and offers community benefits like affordable housing in perpetuity.
—Sara Miller Llana, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Her recommendation is to trust your intuition and go with the one feng shui expert, book, or tip that resonates with you and following it through with mindful intention.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
As doctors tried to treat her, Kate’s parents openly discussed their suspicions that a conspiracy was forming around them – and that medical staff couldn’t be trusted.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
Noun
This lack of transparency can impede trust and accountability.
—Rob El Kareh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
The trust acquires land, promising never to sell it, and offers community benefits like affordable housing in perpetuity.
—Sara Miller Llana, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trust
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There is only one guardrail: restoring the Constitution’s separation of powers which entrusts the war power exclusively in Congress with no incentive to exercise it except in self-defense.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2025
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The purpose is to determine if a person can be entrusted with sensitive information.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
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From the moment her face lights up as someone off-frame hands her guitar, the Oscar-winner pitches everything at the level of demented, manic glee.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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Ice Cube handed my favorite group in the world [N.W.A] a loss, but that didn’t stop Eazy-E from discovering Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and making the biggest comeback ever.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Police suspect Richard to be responsible, and no one believes his story except Karen – a fellow teenage outsider.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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The family is believed to have been living out of their vehicle for two to three months and parking at various casinos in Detroit, according to interim Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Feb. 2025
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With that confidence, Ortega (35-3) is creating a masterpiece this season.—
Dave Melton,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Moreover, public confidence fostered by robust risk management has been essential for widespread adoption of transformative technologies.—
Henry Papadatos,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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When he’s locked up, Mo overhears one of the other immigrants talking about his journey: ‘The mud slides, the snakes, the jungle, the cartel.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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The executive order equates these cartels with organizations like the Islamic State militant group (ISIS) and Al-Qaeda, broadening legal tools for the U.S. to combat cartel operations but raising fears of unintended consequences.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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Homicide detectives are still seeking witnesses, and no one has been taken into custody in relation to the shooting as of Monday night.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2025
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The unnamed middle school teacher in Miami-Dade County was taken into custody by ICE at an immigration hearing.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The proof theatrically is that the production is a rapt and riotous collective with a long list credits all seemingly on the same wildly unpredictable page.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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The governor and mayor wrestled for control and credit before and after the blockbuster event, with Pritzker and allies winning out in a tiff over host committee leadership, and the two claiming credit for the event’s success when worries about out-of-control protests did not come to pass.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Sister club Strasbourg replaced Patrick Vieira with Liam Rosenior, a bright coach highly regarded by Winstanley and Stewart who was tasked with developing young talent within a dynamic, progressive style of football.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Peguero was tasked with facing several members of the Giants’ starting lineup, a list that included LaMonte Wade Jr., Patrick Bailey and, yes, Adames.—
Justice delos Santos,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Trust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trust. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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