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as in to task
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 entrust
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
Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Andres Garcia is a young right-back and not yet entirely trusted by manager Unai Emery to start matches.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Dorian Johnson, Parents, 1 Feb. 2026
What the guard lacks at times is trust.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 1 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Shaped by women who lead recognizable organizations and informed by real-world experience, the platform prioritizes long-form thought leadership that professionals trust.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Andres Garcia is a young right-back and not yet entirely trusted by manager Unai Emery to start matches.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
This approach is rooted in trust, clear boundaries, and open communication.
—Dorian Johnson, Parents, 1 Feb. 2026
What the guard lacks at times is trust.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trust
Verb
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At the same time, Pettit was tasked with launching a $171 million package of capital improvements for all of the district’s buildings, except the high school.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Artemis 4 is expected to launch in 2028 with another crew tasked with a lunar landing.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Mamdani entrusted Stanley Richards, an ex-Rikers Island inmate and former executive vice president at The Fortune Society, with overseeing the Big Apple’s jails, aiming for both a safer jail system and reform.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2026
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At any rate, the fact that NBC is entrusting its sportsapalooza to Tirico speaks volumes about the quality of his work and his broad appeal as a television personality.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The second device is believed to be Wi-Fi powered, according to officials.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Grams, Starbucks’ chief operating officer, said the company firmly believes its best way forward is not drive-thru-only stores or mobile pickup kiosks.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Many CEOs assume that once a capable CFO is in place, financial confidence will follow.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Now the public appears to have lost confidence in Noem.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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The cartel abducted two employees, blindfolded them and demanded to speak with their bosses.—
María Verza,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Sandweg also said the Border Patrol has no business operating in a city like Minneapolis because their training is geared more toward encountering drug cartels and migrants along the border.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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With credit for time already served in custody, prosecutors said Weston will become eligible for parole about 16 years from now.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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But actually arresting somebody and putting them in custody requires a much higher level of proof, which is probable cause.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2026
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Credit card issuers caution that any American with a credit score under 740, which is far above the national average, would likely have their card eliminated or their credit limit slashed.—
Matthew Kandrach,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Inadequate investigative staffing, reluctance to credit inmate testimony, and weak disciplinary processes allowed misconduct to persist.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Damascus had asked Beirut to hand them over to continue their prison terms in Syria, but Lebanese judicial officials said Beirut would not release any attackers and that each must be studied and resolved separately.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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The game effectively ended with an infamous play call by then-Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, who opted to have then-quarterback Russell Wilson throw the ball at the one-yard line instead of handing it off to running back Marshawn Lynch.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Trust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trust. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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